Vincennes and early Sèvres porcelain : from the Belvedere Collection /

Vincennes and early Sèvres porcelain : from the Belvedere Collection /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Gwilt, Joanna.
Imprint:	London : V & A Publishing in association with the Curtain Foundation, 2014.
Description:	280 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Vincennes porcelain -- Catalogs. Sèvres porcelain -- Catalogs. Porcelain -- 18th century -- History. Porcelain -- 18th century -- Catalogs. Porcelain -- Private collections -- Catalogs. Porcelain. Porcelain -- Collectors and collecting. Sèvres porcelain. Vincennes porcelain. Catalogs. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10081507

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Other authors / contributors:	Curtain Foundation. Victoria and Albert Museum.
ISBN:	9781851777730 1851777733 (hc.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Summary:	The glittering and colourful opulent wares of the renowned eighteenth-century French royal Sevres manufactory are prominently displayed in palaces and art galleries throughout the world. By contrast, the comparative delicacy and simplicity of the beautiful wares of the Vincennes porcelain works, out of which the Sevres factory evolved, remain relatively unkown, even to porcelain experts. This book is based on the Belvedere Collection of Vincennes and early Sevres porcelain, started 40 years ago with the modest purchase of an early Vincennes cup and saucer, but which has since grown to be one of the world's most comprehensive study collections for the rare early pieces of these two factories.-- from the dust jacket.

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Summary:	The opulent wares of the renowned Sèvres manufactory are prominently displayed in palaces and art galleries throughout the world. By contrast, the comparative delicacy and simplicity of the beautiful wares of the Vincennes porcelain works, from which the Sèvres factory evolved, remain relatively unknown, even to porcelain experts, who will find much that is alluring and surprising in this remarkable book. Detailed photographs and lavish illustrations reveal the rich variety of styles and increasingly complex gilding that mark out the products of Vincennes and early Sèvres, including such innovations as the introduction of sculptural figures during the late 1740s. Much of these novel designs were initially inspired by the work of leading artists of the time - including François Boucher. The ebook that accompanies the printed version contains additional photographs, showing every piece in close detail, making it perfect for scholars, collectors and enthusiasts.
Physical Description:	280 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:	9781851777730 1851777733