The Bowles Collection of 18Th-Century English and French Porcelain
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (722 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0884010821 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 214 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. The 182 entries in this book include color illustrations and discussions of the history and decorative influences for each piece.. 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
"Superb Catalogue" according to heretic666. Large and fat, all colour, intro by Spero and Watney, just how I like it. Captions adjacent to the plates, great bibliography, it does not get better than that.The title is slightly inaccurate as the french porcelain comprises only soft paste examples from the Chantilly factory, but all of an harmonious palette that would sit nicely with the earliest english polychrome wares.Because the items are all in a private collection as opposed to museum examples we . Thomas said Incredible. Simon Spero has done a fine job amassing a catalogue of the Henry & Constance Bowles collection. This book has astonished me with its vivid images and beautiful pieces. I've loved it from the moment I got it. It has served as a wonderful reference as well as an inspiration. I've started my own collection because of this INCREDIBLE beautiful book. I hope every porcelain lover or lover of beautiful things buys at least one copy.