18Th-Century Wedgwood: A Guide For Collectors & Connoisseurs
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For the discerning collector who has ever held a piece of Wedgwood and sensed the history embedded in its cool, sculpted surface, 18th-Century Wedgwood: A Guide for Collectors & Connoisseurs is an essential companion. David Buten, with contributions from Jane Perkins Claney and Patricia Pelehach, presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of one of Britain's most celebrated ceramic traditions, chronicling the extraordinary output of Josiah Wedgwood's workshops during their most creative and influential century. The guide instructs both the seasoned collector and the curious newcomer on the defining characteristics of authentic 18th-century pieces — from the iconic Jasperware bas-reliefs to the refined creamware services — providing the kind of expert knowledge that transforms appreciation into connoisseurship. Grounded in meticulous scholarship yet written with an accessible clarity, this volume illustrates how Wedgwood's neoclassical aesthetic both reflected and shaped the cultural ambitions of Georgian England. Buten argues that these pieces are far more than decorative objects — they are material documents of an era defined by Enlightenment ideals, industrial ingenuity, and artistic ambition. Whether you are drawn to the pale blue severity of a Jasper cameo or the quiet elegance of a Queen's Ware plate, this guide will permanently alter the way you look at a shelf.
Author: David Buten
Format: Hardback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For the discerning collector who has ever held a piece of Wedgwood and sensed the history embedded in its cool, sculpted surface, 18th-Century Wedgwood: A Guide for Collectors & Connoisseurs is an essential companion. David Buten, with contributions from Jane Perkins Claney and Patricia Pelehach, presents a comprehensive and authoritative survey of one of Britain's most celebrated ceramic traditions, chronicling the extraordinary output of Josiah Wedgwood's workshops during their most creative and influential century. The guide instructs both the seasoned collector and the curious newcomer on the defining characteristics of authentic 18th-century pieces — from the iconic Jasperware bas-reliefs to the refined creamware services — providing the kind of expert knowledge that transforms appreciation into connoisseurship. Grounded in meticulous scholarship yet written with an accessible clarity, this volume illustrates how Wedgwood's neoclassical aesthetic both reflected and shaped the cultural ambitions of Georgian England. Buten argues that these pieces are far more than decorative objects — they are material documents of an era defined by Enlightenment ideals, industrial ingenuity, and artistic ambition. Whether you are drawn to the pale blue severity of a Jasper cameo or the quiet elegance of a Queen's Ware plate, this guide will permanently alter the way you look at a shelf.