The Pinewood Collection of English Blue and White Porcelain, 10:30 AM Wednesday 31ST October 2001, 101 New Bond Street, London

English text; Hardcover (with dust jacket); 22.1 x 28.2 cm, 0.733 Kg; 81 pages with 129 lots all with colour illustrations; Dust jacket wrapped in a permanent adhesive cover, showing signs of wear. The interior of the book is in good condition.; The Pinewood collection shows that it really is possible to put together a meaningful collection of blue and white in the space of just three years. The porcelain in this important auction is hand-picked, the very best of early English production. It reflects very much the taste and preferences of its collector. The emphasis is on the strong decoration and bold, powerful shapes – pieces that are strongly characteristic of their individual factories. Auction catalogue with photographs by Chris Halton which illustrate every lot; and John Sandon’s informative text that provides background information and provenance.