Antique Derby Porcelain - Makers Marks Artists Decorators / Scarce Book

Description

Profusely illustrated in color and black-and-white, this early out-of-print book provides an in-depth study  of antique English Derby porcelain.
DERBY PORCELAIN
by F. Brayshaw Gilhespy, Spring Books, London, 1961/1965.
“The author’s story of 100 years of Derby porcelain production covers the entire period of the famous factory’s changing fortunes from the time of the purchase of a site in 1756 down to its death knell in 1848.  Inevitably the author has devoted the major part of his narrative and illustrated examples to the latter half of the eighteenth century when the factory’s prestige was at its highest, employing some of the finest craftsmen and artists of the day.  The successive influences of materials and techniques from Meissen and Sevres are assessed and clearly exemplified in the 170 color and black-and-white photographs.  Ample space is devoted to the splendid table ware with the naturalistic landscape and floral designs for which the factory was renowned, and to the single figures and groups which are prized by collectors everywhere”.
”This book provides authoritative information on marks, on pastes and glazes, and on the careers and distinctive styles of the most prominent artists, decorators and figure makers employed by Derby.  Among contemporary material included are entries from the pattern books and the enlightening letters written between 1777 and 1797 by Joseph Lygo, manager of the Derby showroom in London.  Throughout, the author’s wide range of scholarship is combined with great simplicity of style, and his book is confidently recommended to anyone who has a feeling for superb art and craftsmanship. “  This volume contains a useful brief bibliography and index.
8.75” x  11.2” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  144 pages plus photo plates.
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