Chelsea and Other English Porcelain Pottery and Enamel in the Irwin Untermyer Collection by Yvonne Hackenbroch 1957

Chelsea and Other English Porcelain Pottery and Enamel in the Irwin Untermyer Collection is an important and beautifully produced reference work on eighteenth-century English ceramics. Written by noted art historian Yvonne Hackenbroch and published by Thames and Hudson in London in 1957, this lavish volume documents one of the finest collections of Chelsea and other English porcelain, pottery and enamels ever assembled.

Chelsea and Other English Porcelain Pottery and Enamel contains 146 glossy photographic plates followed by 286 pages of detailed text, making it both an invaluable scholarly reference and an attractive collector’s volume. Chelsea and Other English Porcelain Pottery and Enamel traces the development of Chelsea porcelain and other leading English factories including Bow, Derby and Worcester, with commentary on styles, marks, manufacture and historical context. The striking decorative boards with gilt flamingo design make this an especially handsome shelf copy.

Condition – Very Good

1957 hardcover in very good condition. Decorative boards remain attractive, though there are some light stain marks to the patterned front board. Blue cloth spine is sound with gilt still clear on the spine label. Endpapers and pastedowns show foxing and age-related discoloration. Internally clean and complete, with 146 glossy plates and 286 pages of text. Binding remains firm and solid.