Book Title ~ French Faience ~ Fantaisie et Populaire Of The 19th And 20th Centuries
Author ~ Millicent S. Mali
Publisher ~ United Printing.
© Date ~ 1986, probably a First Edition but not stated, no other date present.
Cover ~ Softcover.
Number of Pages ~ 119 pages with Index, printed on glossy paper.
Illustrated ~ Yes, with some drawings and lots of photographs (most are in color).
Book measures about ~ 10 7/8 inches X 8 1/4 inches X 1/4 inch.
Condition ~ Like New!
About the Book ~
"This book is written primarily for the American collector whose knowledge of French faience lags behind his love and appreciation for the colorful, warm and appealing pottery.
The initial chapters present a very brief introduction to basic phrases, definitions and styles which characterize 17th and 18th century French faience [difficult to find outside of museums].
The second and main portion of the book reports on faience of the late 19th and early 20th centuries ~ not so much the development of art pottery, those exciting contributions of various individuals who experimented with gres ware in art nouveau and art deco forms ~ but those examples which have come to be called fantaisie and souvenir items."