We come across a large amount of cloisonne ware at the antiques auctions we visit. We’ve even bought and sold some, but, it’s probably the most handled and least understood item potential buyers show interest in. You overhear a large number of buyers speak of it as though its ceramic and a lot more pick it up and state categorically, ‘modern’ and put it straight back on the table. So what is Cloisonne.
A fine copy of the most important work from the Kelmscott Press, and arguably the greatest of all Private Press books is offered for auction on 15th May 2008 by Bloomsbury Auctions and the sale also includes the stunning Liber Chronicarum…….