Collecting Hand Painted Limoges Porcelain Boxes to Vases

The book has been read but is still in clean condition. The pages are intact and readable; the dust jacket (if applicable) is included. The cover is not creased nor torn. The [more]

The book has been read but is still in clean condition. The pages are intact and readable; the dust jacket (if applicable) is included. The cover is not creased nor torn. The book may contain: publisher remainder mark on an outside edge, a spine showing s All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.[less]

9780764318863. THIS ITEM IS LARGE/HEAVY AND MAY REQUIRE EXTRA SHIPPING FOR INTERNATIONAL OR EXPEDITED DELIVERY; used hardback in dust jacket. some minor chips and tears to dj, [more]

9780764318863. THIS ITEM IS LARGE/HEAVY AND MAY REQUIRE EXTRA SHIPPING FOR INTERNATIONAL OR EXPEDITED DELIVERY; used hardback in dust jacket. some minor chips and tears to dj, small piece missing from spine at the crown, now protected in mylar cover. some shelfwear, corners/edges are mildly bumped. no marks to the text. binding is straight and solid. boards and page edges are clean.; 1 x 11.2 x 8.6 Inches; 208 pages.[less]

Please do not use a PO box if possible. It is said that art is a universal language and this book communicates eloquently, revealing to the reader hundreds of antique, hand-p [more]

Please do not use a PO box if possible. It is said that art is a universal language and this book communicates eloquently, revealing to the reader hundreds of antique, hand-painted pieces of Limoges porcelain, each an exquisite masterpiece. Over 400 beautiful, full color photographs show stunning examples of hand-painted jardini?res, punch bowls, spittoons, dinnerware, cups and saucers, cake plates, and more. Limoges boxes are highly collectible today and there is a special section devoted to these lovely, useful objects, each as unique as the talented individual who painted it. The thorough yet concise text defines the arduous process of hand painting on china that has been passed down through the centuries. This is the first book to provide names and biographical information of individual, female, American china painters and highlights their accomplishments and contributions to the art of painting on porcelain. The comprehensive marks section of Limoges and reproduction marks makes this book an invaluable reference and resource guide. Values for every item are included in the captions. 11" x 8 1/2". 657 color photos. 208.[less]