Product Description

Introducing a series quite unlike any other on the market. Miller's Treasure or Not? series is a clear, accessible, easy-to-follow guide to developing an appraiser's eye and a connoisseur's knowledge of American Art Pottery. At the heart of each volume are 61 full-colour, 2-page spreads in which pairs of related objects are analyzed, compared, and evaluated, with the object of answering the question why is one item more valuable than the other. The factors involved may be age, rarity, intricacy of design, maker, marks, provenance, lack of defects, later additions, restoration, etc. The expert authors hone in on the salient "value features" and clearly explain what makes an object worth what the market says it is worth. Each core spread consists of two large-scale, full-colour photos of the contrasted items, surrounded by call-outs highlighting the key "value features". Introductory text describes the pieces and their provenance and background. Bulleted points summarize the main points about each item, and feature boxes give additional information on history, material, manufacturers, marks, construction techniques, etc. All of the key studios are covered including Paul Revere Pottery, Rookwood, Grueby Faience, Dedham, Volkmar, Taco and many more. The book opens with topics such as How to Use, Buying and Selling, Care and Security, The Basics (Materials, Decorations, Periods & Styles), and Identification. There is also a directory of specialists, galleries, and museums; a bibliography; a glossary; and an index

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1103174 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-16
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

About the Author
David Rago has been a specialist in the subject for 30 years. A prolific author and writer, he is founder of the magazine Style: 1900 and Modernism Magazine. Rago serves as an appraiser on PBS' hit Antiques Roadshow series and owns an e-commerce/educational site dedicated to the sale and auction of 20th Century decorative art. Suzanne Perrault has been involved in the Arts & Crafts field since 1986. An independent dealer and freelance associate for David Rago, she has been their principal auction cataloguer since 1991, and manages the Perrault-Rago Gallery.

Customer Reviews

A book for the ages!
David Rago knows his subject to the point of having no need for reference books or any other source for information. This title reflects years of knowledge accrued through ongoing study. Thank you David Rago for sharing your knowledge with us!

A must have for arts and crafts enthusiasts!
This book is not only a great source for reference, it also details the most important aspects of the art pottery movement (with great photographs as examples!).