Antique Majolica Pottery - History Types Makers Marks / In-Depth Illustratd Book

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Superbly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this comprehensive book provides an in-depth survey of majolica pottery including information on makers and marks.
MAJOLICA: A COMPLETE HISTORY AND ILLUSTRATED SURVEY
by Marilyn G. Karmason (with Joan B. Stacke), Harry N. Abrams, Publishers, NY, 1989.
“Here is the first major study of majolica, that richly colored, lustrously glazed exuberantly decorated late Victorian ceramic art.  Long overlooked in the twentieth century, majolica has become most sought after and prized by ceramic collectors.  But what really is majolica, who made it, what are its patterns and marks, how can it be appreciated and collected?  The answers are all here in this meticulously researched, charmingly written survey, illustrated with some 200 examples of prime majolica pieces, more than half of them shown in full color…. Americans were introduced to majolica made on both sides of the Atlantic at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876.  At New Orleans in 1884-85, the most outstanding American maker—Griffen, Smith and Hill of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania—dazzled the public with a magnificent exhibit, which included pieces in its famous Shell and Seaweek pattern.  In addition to all the British and American majolica potteries, the book covers continental manufactories—among them France, Germany, Italy, and Portugal.  Historical background is illuminated with new and updated information and there is extensive information on majolica production.
Patterns and distinguishing characteristics of each factory are described and illustrated.  Photographs of many pieces not published before or previously unknown to collectors highlight the pages.  Manufacturers’ identifying marks are provided.  The authors—who themselves collect and use majolica enthusiastically—give invaluable practical advice: how to judge quality; how to avoid pitfalls in purchasing or bidding at auctions; which museums in the United States and Europe have collections of majolica; and the most useful books to read.”
8.75“ x 10.4“ hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  240 pages.
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