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Figures of the Enlightenment

A Catalogue of Eighteenth-century Meissen from a Private Collection

Philip Kelleway author Tristan Sam Weller illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Unicorn Publishing Group

Published:7th Oct '21

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This book of a significant private collection of eighteenth-century Meissen porcelain has been expertly catalogued and photographed. With over 100 specially commissioned photographs to showcase the objects in the round and close-up, as well as to highlight their important features. There are detailed entries for each item, whilst the introductory essay helps to shed light on these beautiful pieces of Meissen porcelain, many of them extremely rare, and are placed into their historical context. Anyone with an interest in the decorative arts of the eighteenth-century will find this book a feast for the eyes.

ISBN: 9781913491857

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

128 pages