Civil War Porcelain Appreciation

Author: Zhang Haiguo (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: After the Xinhai Revolution, with the collapse of the Qing court, a large number of skilled artisans who had worked on royal porcelain production scattered into the civilian sector. With the abolition of imperial decrees, craftsmen were no longer restricted, and they began to create a wide array of exquisite and practical porcelain pieces, which were highly sought after in the market, earning widespread praise and. To some extent, this revitalized the nation's porcelain industry, giving it significant historical and cultural value, as well as vast potential, making it worthwhile for collectors to appreciate and acquire. This book introduces 51 representative Republican-era porcelain painters. Through these nearly lost emotional materials, it presents a panoramic view of Republican art porcelain, serving as a valuable reference for ceramic enthusiasts. The book covers the imitation ancient porcelain and Hongxuan porcelain from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, during the Republican period, with a focus on the 51 renowned Jingdezhen masters of that era and their works, styles, and artistic characteristics. Since Republican porcelain is relatively recent in time, there are still many pieces scattered, and their current prices are not yet high, making them a hot spot for ceramic collectors and investors to seek. The book is richly illustrated and comprehensive in content, serving as a practical reference for ceramic enthusiasts and investors.