Zsolnay Ceramics Book

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Zsolnay ceramics book. Collecting a culture schiffer book for collectors hardcover by federico santi jul 21 1998. It is richly illustrated with more that 400 color photographs though the illustrations sometimes are only in good amateur quality. Zsolnay ceramics are recognized as among the finest and most beautiful ceramics in the world. For 158 years the iconic hungarian company of zsolnay has been producing innovative and high quality ceramic wares.

This hardcover book is both a catalogue and a scholarly guide makes a great gift for art nouveau and decorative art lovers serves as an excellent guide for collectors. Founded in 1853 in pécs hungary the company rose to prominence twenty years later with their showing at the 1873 vienna world s fair. The iconic hungarian art pottery of zsolnay. Excellent like new manufacturer.

What started as a small family ceramics workshop in pécs in 1853 had grown into a modern factory by the 1880 s thanks to vilmos zsolnay s long decades of painstaking and dedicated experimentation. The zsolnay porcelain factory was one of the most renowned hungarian makers of porcelain and stoneware in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Antique hungarian ceramic amphora fischer zsolnay decorative pitcher vase art pottery stamped 3002 lindasdesignersgroup.

Book accessories children s books art photography books. Box office mojo find movie box office data. 5 0 out of 5 stars 5. This is an interesting book published by two american private collectors of zsolnay ceramics.

Today the market for zsolnay ceramic pieces has yet to cool. Audible listen to books original audio performances. 9780764305344 from amazon s book store. He led the factory to worldwide recognition by demonstrating its innovative products at world fairs and international.

The zsolnay factory was established by miklós zsolnay 1800 1880 in pécs hungary to produce stoneware and other ceramics in 1853 in 1863 his son vilmos zsolnay 1828 1900 joined the company and became its manager and director after several years. Now you can own a book about one of the most exquisite zsolnay pottery collections.