Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain: Boxes to Vases

Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2004. BF4 - A first edition (numberline starts at "1") hardcover book SIGNED by author on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has small patch scuffed on the front, some wrinkling on the edges and corners, dust jacket and book have some light discoloration and shelf wear. A Schiffer Book for Designers and Collectors. 8.75"x11.25", 208 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. It is said that art is a universal language and this book communicates eloquently, revealing to the reader hundreds of antique, hand-painted pieces of Limoges porcelain, each an exquisite masterpiece. Over 400 beautiful, full color photographs show stunning examples of hand-painted jardinières, punch bowls, spittoons, dinnerware, cups and saucers, cake plates, and more. Limoges boxes are highly collectible today and there is a special section devoted to these lovely, useful objects, each as unique as the talented individual who painted it. The thorough yet concise text defines the arduous process of hand painting on china that has been passed down through the centuries. This is the first book to provide names and biographical information of individual, female, American china painters and highlights their accomplishments and contributions to the art of painting on porcelain. The comprehensive marks section of Limoges and reproduction marks makes this book an invaluable reference and resource guide. Values for every item are included in the captions. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.