Lot 13: A Rare Wedgwood catalog printed in London for the French Market

[DECORATIVE ARTS - WEDGWOOD]

Catalogue des Came’es, Intaglio, Medailles, Bustes, Petits Statues et Bas-Reliefs Avec Une Description Des Vases, Et Autres Ornemens D’Apres Les Antiques Fabrique Par Wedgwood et Bentley... London: Cadell, 1797. Sixth edition, "beaucoup augmenté." Illustrated. Sewn in contemporary grey paper wrapper, in custom clamshell box. 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches (20 11.75cm); iv, 97, [1] pp., one illustration in text. Wear to wraper, with a few chips, creases, stains, and holes, contents with mild toning and the occasional pale spot, a few creased corners, some holes in the final leaf, which is blank, custom case unevenly toned.

A rare French-language catalog of Wedgwood pottery listing a variety of items, including cameos, reliefs, sculptures, vases, and various writing and artists' desk sets. The catalog often notes that the pieces are available in black basalt glaze, or in their blue and white jasperware. Worldcat records only 4 copies of this edition.