Van Patten Ceramics

There are now more than 50 known patterns applied to ceramics which have fake nippon marks.

Van patten ceramics.

1994 collectors guide to made in japan ceramics identification and values by carole bess white. Jonathan van patten is a ceramicist whose pieces embody ambiguity exploration and discovery of a true self. Jonathan splits time between portland oregon and brooklyn new york practicing art drumming painting and writing. Gold was used profusely in the decoration of high end nippon ware and is an excellent sign of quality.

In her book titled van patten s abc s of collecting nippon porcelain joan van patten offers expert advice on recognizing more than 300 of the 359 stamps known to date. Imitation nippon has been made since the late 1970s. 1984 collector s encyclopedia of noritake by joan van patten 8 3 4 by 11 1 4. The clever technique involves placing thin strips of tape in linear patterns which act as a mask against coloring and glazing.

199 page hard cover fully illustrated. Patterns and marksby joan van patten and mark chervenka. At first patterns on reproductions looked more like german and english. Hard lines maze their way around the curves of thrown forms where start and end cease to exist.

Kristen van patten ceramics.