High-quality exhibition catalog, book "French... Lot 47

High-quality exhibition catalog, book "French Faience The Sidney R. Knafel Collection" about the most important ceramics collection in America, published on the occasion of an exhibition at the Frick Museum in 2016, author Sidney Knafel. Contents The Sidney R. Knafel Collection of French Faience comprises an extensive collection of over 150 pieces of French grand feu (high-fired) faience, primarily from the factories of Nevers, Rouen, Marseilles, Moustiers, Moulins, and Lyon, from 1580 to 1780. The collection encompasses an appealing variety of the major faience centers of this creative period and represents many unique styles. It shows the full development of the "French style", which originated in Italy. With introductions, essays and entries in English and French contributed by curators, scholars and dealers in the field, this catalog aims to raise awareness of faience. Texts in English and French, hardcover edition with numerous illustrations, well-kept collector's copy Internal No. A0191400019