The Arnhold Collection of Meissen Porcelain, 1710-50
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (769 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 190483244X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 800 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Arnhold porcelain collection is the most important of the great pre-war Meissen collections to have survived intact, remaining with the descendants of the original collectors Heinrich and Lisa Arnhold. Brought to America in the 1940's ahead of the family's move from Dresden, Henry Arnhold has continued to expand its depth and range, resulting in a rich and personal collection.This volume contains essays by Sebastian Kuhn and Heike Biedermann, and is introduced by Henry's Arnhold's personal recolle
This is altogether a magnificent contribution to Meissen studies and the wider field of German art and collecting in the 20th century” Howard Coutts, The Art Newspaper
"milestone work on Meissen porcelain" according to Henry Berry. This work is one of those rare works that is exceptionally visual appealing, exceptionally informative, and exceptionally useful. These qualities of interest to art historians, researchers, antique dealers, and collectors of porcelain in general or Meissen porcelain in particular are seamlessly interwoven by skilled, experienced editing and book design.For example, as insets with many o. "beautiful book, worth the large outlay" according to Ivor E. Zetler. This sensational catalogue is a must buy for anyone interested in quality Meissen porcelain. The Arnhold Collection, accumulated by two generations of this family, is one of the finest existing today. Considering that Meissen porcelain began in 1710, it is significant that many of the pieces in this collection date from those early years.In a fascinating introductory essay, the reader w. Arnhold Collection of Meissen Porcelain, 1710-1750 This book is destined to become the definitive work on the subject of the first forty years of the production of the Meissen porcelain factory, and already is considered an essential addition to the library of any serious scholar, collector, curator, cataloguer or other professional in the field of ceramics. The superb research by the renowned Meissen scholar, Maureen Cassidy-Geiger, is