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KPM Plaques: Gaining an Insight into the Art of Painting on Porcelain

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I just received a copy of the KPM Plaques book and I am totally amazed. This is the only book of its kind in the world that focuses specifically on KPM Plaques. Collectors or anyone looking to learn more about this rare form of art will find never before seen information and pictures of these incredible plaques. After reading the section "the General History of Porcelain" I realized why KPM plaques are like no other as the authors reveal what makes these plaques different and unique. The book is comprehensive and detailed, covering a variety of topics that would not only help the beginner but an expert as the authors include never before documented and detailed photos on identifying counterfeits from the authentic marks found on real KPM plaques. Another important section discusses studio labels that used blank KPM plaques as their base material while another critical section informs the reader how to differentiate the quality between two identical KPM plaques. This book is a definite buy not only for the collector but anyone wishing to learn about a rare and virtually unknown art form. This book is a collector's item itself, not only for the information it contains but for the hundreds of full color photos on high quality, rich, glossy paper which have never been together in one book. The authors, Shakrovski and Rininberg, truly have created a masterpiece and an invaluable tool and reference for art lovers throughout the world.

This is a must have book for the collectors or dealers interested in KPM Plaques. Having been in this business over 40 years and collecting my entire life I can say from experience that anyone lucky enough to have this book in their library will find it extremely informative and very well written. The authors researched extensively to acquire the information found in this wonderful book. Now collectors and dealers alike have an opportunity to learn about KPM plaques from the best book ever written on the subject. Congratulations to Vera and Sean on their wonderful accomplishment and contribution to the antique collectors and dealers of the world.
Michael Newman
CEO and President
www.beverlyhillsantiques.com

As a professional antique dealer, I've often tried to find information on fine oil paintings on porcelain. There is a crazy patchwork of information out there which is often incomplete and contradictory. THIS book has it all, but particulary helpful to the dealer/professional and collector are the sections dealing with determining value as well as how to authenticate the various works and spotting forgeries. I am thrilled to have found such a valuable book and plan to use it often as both a buyer and seller of oil on porcelain mini masterpieces. A wonderful book, indeed!

A wonderful "must have" reference book for anyone who likes or collects KPM, Hutschenreuther or similar porcelain plaques. Up until now there has been no definitive reference for the collecting of porcelain plaques. This book is loaded with beautiful glossy photographs of some of the finest porcelain plaques one can imagine.

The only reference of its kind that I know of, it also has critical chapters on how to determine authentic vs. fake KPM plaques, a topic not adequately addressed by any other source. Many collectors and dealers alike have been fooled by plaques made to look like genuine KPM plaques. This book provides numerous detailed photographs of both genuine and counterfeit KPM marks for comparison, as well as discussing other criteria for identifying counterfeit KPM plaques. No KPM collector or dealer should be without this essential reference.

This book is for everyone! The expert will appreciate the fine detail and care in its presentation of both information on KPM and the wonderfully done illustrations. The beginner will delight in its ability to educate, fascinate, and truly come to a greater understanding of this magnificent art form. The art lover will marvel at the many depictions of antique painting on porcelain by a wide range of world famous artists who once lived and devoted their lives to their great task. The book itself is truly a work of art and I believe will become a collector's item in its own right as the years move on.

I will not give details or lists of exactly why I have given this book a five star rating, it would make my review too lengthy. However, I will say I consider the book an investment in my own education on the subject, that it has satisfied me beyond my expectations as a beginner, as well as meeting a strict criteria for the art lover in me!! I highly recommend this book, especially on this event of its first printing, as I believe "KPM Plaques: Gaining an Insight into the Art of Painting on Porcelain" will be around for many more printings in the future!

If you are a collector, you know very well that most of the books on antiques are too generic. Very few of them cover specific antique categories. This is one of the best.
It's beautifully illustrated, and, at the same time, has tons of valuable unique information that you will not be able to find anywhere else. It has dozens of photographs of various genuine and fake KPM marks, great articles on fakes and other non-KPM plaques, prices, etc.
I'm pretty sure that this is the only book available on the subject. At least, I've never seen any others in all of my years of collectiing. Even if it had 10 times less photos and text, it would still be worth buying. Excellent read! Highly recommended!!

Excellent product. Very satisfied .
I would like to know if you have a similar book.
Thank you.

This book is the first study for KPM plaques.
There are many pictures and eazy simple words.
read this book! Then you understand what is KPM plaque.

Takayuki Murata
Astona Antiques

Thank goodness for this book. I have been waiting for such a long time to get some detailed information on these beautiful, but quite expensive works of art. I just fell in love with KPM plaques the very first time that I laid my eyes on one and I have been collecting them ever since. Unfortunately, there was absolutely no where to turn to learn about the do's and don't's of collecting this unusual and rare form of art.

After reading this book, I have learned that I have made several mistakes, but I have made some very good choices also. No one and I mean no one should ever buy a KPM plaque without reading this book first. There are a lot of fakes and forgeries out there and if we can educate everyone that wants to buy an authentic KPM plaque, maybe we can end this deceitful practice or at least put a big dent in it.

Thank you so much Sean and Vera, for all of your time and effort, in getting this very valuable and informative book put together. It was so needed and so appreciated.