Worcester Porcelain: the Klepser Collection

SPERO, Simon

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Bowles Collection of 18Th-Century English and French Porcelain

Created principally during the 1970s and 1980s, the porcelain collection formed by Henry and Constance Bowles represents both the fruits of the pursuit of excellence and an exhilarating accommodation of two distinct but perfectly compatible tastes. Botanical and naturalistic themes of Chelsea and Longton Hall, Kakiemon idioms of Bow, and the colored grounds of Worcester, seasoned by the wit and sophistication of Chantilly, reflect a shared passion for porcelain. The 182 entries in this book include color illustrations and discussions of the history and decorative influences for each piece.

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Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Created principally during the 1970s and 1980s, the porcelain collection formed by Henry and Constance Bowles represents both the fruits of the pursuit of excellence and an exhilarating accommodation of two distinct but perfectly compatible tastes. Botanical and naturalistic themes of Chelsea and Longton Hall, Kakiemon idioms of Bow, and the colored grounds of Worcester, seasoned by the wit and sophistication of Chantilly, reflect a shared passion for porcelain. The 182 entries in this book include color illustrations and discussions of the history and decorative influences for each piece.

The price guide to 18th century English porcelain

Antique Collectors' Club

Housed in the Bristol City Art Gallery and Museum, the AJ Smith Collection is one of the finest and most extensive collections of Lund's Bristol and early Worcester Porcelain. It charts the development of the first two viable porcelain factories outside London. Although Lund's china house in Bristol was short-lived, ownership of his soaprock recipe passed up the Severn to Dr. Wall's factory in Worcester which recently celebrated over 250 years of continuous production. In this specially commissioned, groundbreaking study Simon Spero analyzes for the first time the contents of this remarkable collection and presents a detailed breakdown of the different shapes and types of decoration. Particular care is given to the conclusions that can be drawn about the commercial strategy employed by the two enterprises in seeking to establish a niche in a fiercely competitive and volatile market. Two chapters by Richard Burt focus upon the socioeconomic and political context in which the two factories were creat

Lund's Bristol And Early Worcester Porcelain 1750-58: The A.j. Smith Collection

Burt, Richard

Reference

Antique Collectors’ Club Ltd

A special feature of this outstanding book is its lavish use of colour, with hundreds of wonderful full-colour illustrations depicting some 800 individual pieces from this unique collection. As these are fully supported by an authoritative and informative text, written by the leading experts on the subject, the result is an important work of reference which will demand a place on the bookshelves of not only those with an interest in Worcester, but also all lovers of fine porcelain.

Worcester Porcelain: The Zorensky Collection

Antique Collectors Club Dist

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