Figures Of The Enlightenment

Figures of the Enlightenment: A Catalogue of Eighteenth-Century Meissen from a Private Collection.

Published in 2021, this book beautifully presents a huge array of eighteenth century decorative arts largely ceramic figurines but also other items such as snuff boxes. They are all unique pieces from a private collection each item holding a vast history and detail.   

Meissen porcelain was heralded in the 18th century and hugely sought after for its exclusivity, beauty and luxurious intimidate designs and this book captures a collection of them exquisitely.

• Written by Philip Kelleway
• Photography by Tristan Sam Weller
• 128 Pages
• Hardback
• Dimensions: 190x260mm
• ISBN:  9781913491857