Soviet Propaganda Porcelain by Elvira Sametskaya, C 2004, Moscow.
Limited edition cloth bound hard cover in presentation box.
12"x9"x1.5". Massive format. Russian text, 477 pp, over 800 magnificent photos in full color. This catalog covers most important works of
early Soviet Avant-Garde porcelain as well as masterpieces in Socialist Realism style of 1930s. A visual treat for the collector, historian
and student of Constructivism.
For the first time, well over 100 major masters are represented in a single volume, organized alphabetically. Each section comprises biography of the artist and representative examples of his art. The preface contains illustrated history of Soviet porcelain as a blend of art form and propaganda, from 1917 through 1941. The book also includes a comprehensive catalog of manufacturer marks and signatures of individual masters.
Extraordinary work, equally recommended to collectors, art historians and reference libraries! Magnificent out of print reference. We have only a single copy in stock having tiny amount of shelf wear to the corners of outer box - barely noticeable - otherwise mint, never used.
Item# 11116
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