American Painted Porcelain: Collector's Identification & Value Guide (Paperback)

~ (Author) "In the early part of the nineteenth century, the decoration of porcelain was tied with its manufacture, and American factories emulated European porcelains..." (more)
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This colorful book includes the history of painted porcelain, a chronology of events, techniques used, important artists and schools of paintings, and explanations of painting styles.

Product Description

Collectors and dealers are only recently becoming aware of the history, beauty, and potential value of American painted porcelain. Unlike European porcelain, American porcelain can be readily acquired in all price ranges, allowing people with various budgets to collect these art treasures. Over 20,000 American artists decorated porcelain, yet American Painted Porcelain is the first reference guide on their work. This book, with over 200 full-color photos plus marks and signatures, will help you distinguish between European and American, mass-produced, decal-decorated, and hand-painted pieces. Simple identification method; establishes a dating system; gives tips on investing and how to build, catalog, and research a collection; gives a listing of historical homes, societies, and museums with significant American porcelain collections; includes a chronology and charts for easy referral. 1997 values. AUTHORBIO: Dorothy Kamm is an award-winning porcelain artist, author, and expert on hand-painted porcelain. She is a certified and registered artists and teacher by International Porcelain Artists and Teachers, Inc. She has been teaching the art of porcelain and painting for more than a decade. She is the author of American Painted Porcelain Collector's Identification and Value Guide, Comprehensive Guide to American Painted Porcelain, and Painted Porcelain Jewelry and Buttons. REVIEW: This colorful book includes the history of painted porcelain, a chronology of events, techniques used, important artists and schools of paintings, and explanations of painting styles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; illustrated edition edition (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891457569
• ISBN-13: 978-0891457565
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #871,504 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have ever read. Couldn't put it down!!!!!!!, August 17, 1997

By A Customer

Beautiful pictures, excellent information, nothing like it. For novice and advanced collectors I have not found a source so thorough. I suggest you contact the author and review this book. You won't be sorry

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extensive, expansive, educational, January 13, 1999

By A Customer

A must-have for collectors and antique dealers alike. This book details the history, production, and decoration of American handpainted porcelain, all with beautiful photographs and helpful illustrations. A key component is the identification and valuation of handpainted items.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great photos of hand painted china, October 10, 1999

By	Kathleen A. Gniady (USA) - See all my reviews

Nice for studies and examples of others work but value is underpriced. One must consider the value to the person collecting the china.