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American Art Pottery: A Collection of Pottery, Tiles, and Memorabilia, 1880-1950 : Identification & Values

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Author: Dick Sigafoose
Publisher: Collector Books
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$24.95~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

4 reviews
Sales Rank: 434832

Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 8.9 x 0.8

ISBN: 1574320025
Dewey Decimal Number: 738
EAN: 9781574320022

Publication Date: December 1997
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Beyond the commonplace March 29, 2001
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

This is a highly personal volume, based largely on the author's own collection and interests. But this takes it well beyond the typical collector's book. Sigafoose manages to revive the vanished America of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, putting American art pottery in its social and cultural context. Especially fascinating are the many postcards, factory views, advertisements, and catalogue pages that show how the makers of art pottery presented themselves to the world. "Large gaudy vases and highly colored pictures look cheap and commonplace," advises one such ad. "One small [art pottery] vase, costing perhaps a dollar, will do more to give that touch of elegance and refinement to the the home than any other one thing."

5 out of 5 stars

Beyond the ordinary March 29, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This is a highly personal volume, based largely on the author's own collection and interests. But this takes it well beyond the typical collector's book. Sigafoose manages to revive the vanished America of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, putting American art pottery in its social and cultural context. Especially fascinating are the many postcards, factory views, advertisements, and catalogue pages that show how the makers of art pottery presented themselves to the world. "Large gaudy vases and highly colored pictures look cheap and commonplace," advises one such ad. "One small [art pottery] vase, costing perhaps a dollar, will do more to give that touch of elegance and refinement to the the home than any other one thing."

5 out of 5 stars

Great book for those who love Art Pottery October 31, 1999
23 out of 27 found this review helpful

I know Dick Sigafoose personally, and he knows his Art Pottery. This book is well written and beautifully illustrated, and covers all of the major art pottery studios - from vases to tiles. Every page is filled with good, clear color photos, plus detailed information on the studios that produced these works of art. I highly recommend this book to art pottery collectors - both advanced and beginners.

4 out of 5 stars

Title should be altered to reflect content June 17, 1999
34 out of 34 found this review helpful

This is a lovely book. Beautiful pictures.The collection concentrates on Art Tiles rather than Art Pottery. Great articles on the companies histories. If you collect Art Pottery Tiles this book is for you!

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