Fireworks: New England Art Pottery of the Arts and Crafts Movement

by Paul A. Royka

Overview

American art pottery is one of the most dynamic collecting fields, with prices soaring up to $200,000 for one piece. Paul A. Royka examines New England art pottery made from 1872 to 1928. Sold through auctions and galleries and found in attics and homes throughout the United States, the pieces illustrated here have a combined value of over one million dollars. The most comprehensive work of its kind, Fireworks examines the origins of the Arts and Crafts Movement and the influences manufacturing companies had on it. It provides help in identifying marks, evaluating, and pricing the works of Chelsea Keramic Art Works, Dedham, Low, Grueby, Hampshire, Crook, Merrimac, Walley, Marblehead, Saturday Evening Girls, and Dorchester Pottery. A beautiful book with more than 450 color photographs, it is a must for the pottery collector and a wonderful gift for any art lover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780887409882
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	10/16/1997
Series:	Schiffer Books for Collectors Series
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Paul A. Royka is a twentieth century design expert living in Massachusetts.

Editorial Reviews

Illustrated with some 450 color plates. The author (with the Skinner Auction House) covers a dozen potteries from 1872 to 1928. As is usual for Schiffer guides, prices are provided. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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