The tumultuous years of the French Revolution left France’s prestigious decorative arts industries poised on the brink of ruin. It was not until after the fal

The glittering and colourful opulent wares of the renowned eighteenth-century French royal Sèvres manufactory are prominently displayed in palaces and art gall

This book provides a guide to the history of SSvres porcelain as epitomised by seventy of the most important examples in the Royal Collection.

"Eight essays by leading scholars of French porcelain examine not only the history of Saint-Cloud but also its influence, aesthetics, and patronage."--BOOK JACK