Rookwood Pottery - A Schiffer Book for Collectors

Established in 1880 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rookwood Pottery remained a leader in the ceramic art pottery movement through 1967. Illustrated with over 800 beautiful color photographs of vases, urns, candlesticks, and plates, the book includes stunning examples of hand-painted decoration (many depicting the natural world) by well-known masters, including Albert R. and Anna Marie Valentien, Matt Daly, William Hentschel, Kate C. Matchette, Mary Nourse, and Kataro Shirayamadani. The text provides a history of the company, a survey of artist signed pieces from 1880-1930, a detailed bibliography, and an index. All who are fascinated by the ceramic arts will want to own this book.

ISBN:	9780764322778
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing
Published date:	31 Oct 2005
DEWEY:	738.30977178
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	336
Weight:	2138g
Height:	310mm
Width:	235mm
Spine width:	32mm

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