Isbn: 9781331933892 - a guide to the knowledge of pottery, porcelain, and other objects of vertu: comprising an illustrated catalogue of the bernal collection of works of ... and the names of the present possessors (4 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from A Guide to the Knowledge of Pottery, Porcelain, and Other Objects of Vertu: Comprising an Illustrated Catalogue of the Bernal Collection of Works of Art, With the Prices at Which They Were Sold by Auction, and the Nam.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the artistic and cultural impact of Ralph Bernal, a prominent Victorian collector. With the dawn of the 19th century came an intrigue with medieval design and neo -Gothic ornamentation that Bernal embraced with gusto. The author celebrates Bernal's contributions to contemporary taste during an era of profound societal and technological transformation. Through an eclectic and wide -ranging collection, Bernal pushed the boundaries of artistic appreciation and helped shape the aesthetics of his time. While chronicling Bernal's personal journey as a tastemaker, the author invites reflection on the dynamic interplay between collecting and cultural exchange, highlighting the ongoing influence of historical artifacts on art and design to this day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…