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Ralph and Terry Kovel are proud to present the most authoritative and current art pottery book on the market, Kovels' American Art Pottery The Collector's Guide to Makers, Marks, and Factory Histories.
After the Kovels began collecting American art pottery in the 1960s, they decided to research and write their first book on the subject, The Kovels' Collector's Guide to American Art Pottery (Crown, 1974). Since that time, art pottery has become one of the most important and popular areas of collecting in this country. Today, many pieces are still very affordable, and collectors everywhere are searching for art pottery treasures. Many other pieces are represented in museum collections, and some pieces are selling for thousands of dollars.
The Kovels have never stopped researching the history of art pottery factories and products, and have been continuously gathering new or previ-ously unpublished information from rediscovered catalogs and records, archaeological digs, and family histories. And now, they offer the most com-plete and up-to-date pottery book available, Kovels'American Art Pottery.
Written with the collector in mind, this book emphasizes all the information needed for an under-standing of art pottery factories and their wares. The Kovels list large and small art pottery firms and include a general history of each one. Makers, artists and their backgrounds, artists' and factory marks, dates, and lines of pottery are all described in detail. The Kovels discuss the well-known factories such as Rookwood, Weller, and Grueby, as well as the lesser-known or recently recognized potteries such as Avon, Radford, and Zanesville. More than 215 potteries are listed here from A to Z. There is also a full section on tile factories following the art pottery portion of the book.
Kovels' American Art Pottery is extensively illustrated with more than 700 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs of art pottery pieces. Also included are fascinating historical photographs and more than 1,000 illustrations of actual artist and factory marks. The thorough range of photographs and illustrations will enable any collector to identify a piece of art pottery by its decoration, shape, color, or identifying mark. And to complete this valuable reference, a bibliography is provided for all those who wish further information about the historical aspects of a pottery.
Kovels' American Art Pottery is an indispensable book for all collectors, dealers, museums, or antiques enthusiasts who wish to know all they can about this exquisite art form.
PDF Kovels' American Art Pottery The Collector Guide to Makers Marks and Factory Histories Ralph Kovel Terry Kovel 9780517580127 Books
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Kovels' American Art Pottery The Collector Guide to Makers Marks and Factory Histories Ralph Kovel Terry Kovel 9780517580127 Books Reviews :
Kovels' American Art Pottery The Collector Guide to Makers Marks and Factory Histories Ralph Kovel Terry Kovel 9780517580127 Books Reviews
- I really liked this book. It was more of a historic look at pottery, so if you are looking for a "reference guide" this isn't your best choice. However, if you are looking to educate yourself on pottery in general, the markings, where certain pieces were made and how the different companies overlapped, this book can really do that for you.
- Nice book and if hadn't taken more then a month to get and writing them a note,it would have been all good.
- Despite the dozens of volumes devoted to collecting American art pottery, Kovel's still has yet to be outdone. If you had to buy just one book, this is the one. Miller's (Rago & Perrault) comes in 2nd, but doesn't include examples of maker's marks. Kovel's does.
Truly an indispensable volume for serious art pottery collectors. - Good guide to art pottery. It is sorted by maker and includes pictures of their work and marks. I may purchase some other Kovel books or perhaps subscribe to their web service.
- Terrific resource for a collector.
- Essential addition to my art pottery reference library
- Nice general reference book.
- If you've ever wondered if your "find" is indeeed authentic, this book will resolve the majority of your questions.
In addition, it is a beautifully designed book with many luminous photographs and closeup details. I'm proud to display it on my table and carry it while antique shopping. It has always been met with a knowledgeable nod.
