Sevres Porcelain from the Royal Collection Book by The Queens gallery

Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some tanning wear and marking due to age. Softcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Sevres Porcelain from the Royal Collection is a detailed exploration of the distinguished collection of eighteenth-century Sévres porcelain housed within the Royal Collection. This exhibition showcases a broad selection of these exquisite pieces, which have historically been preserved within the private apartments of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace until their recent display at the China Museum in Windsor Castle.The significance of this porcelain collection has been well recognised through the years. Notably, Queen Victoria extensively loaned pieces for various exhibitions, including the Gore House Exhibition in 1853, the Manchester Exhibition in 1857, and the International Exhibition in London in 1862. Additionally, a core portion of the collection was on permanent loan to the South Kensington Museum until 1887. In more contemporary times, individual pieces have been featured in numerous exhibitions across Great Britain and the Continent, with a substantial selection showcased in The Queen?s Gallery in 1966 during the exhibition titled George IV and the Arts of France.Since 1907, scholars and enthusiasts have had access to the collection through Sir Guy Francis Laking's comprehensive catalogue, Sévres Porcelain of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, created under the order of King Edward VII. Despite its dated approach and inaccuracies, Laking?s catalogue is considered a vital resource in the field of porcelain study. It highlights the evolution of scholarship, which has grown increasingly scientific since the publication of Histoire des arts de Porcelaine by comte X. de Chavagnac and marquis de Grollier in 1906. This book serves as a reference point for understanding the authenticity and history of these remarkable pieces, enriching the reader's appreciation of Sévres porcelain.…