GOUDA-DESIGN

Gouda Sculptures (Goudse Plastieken).

A new and unique reference book from Johan Karelse.

Goudse Plastieken (Gouda Sculptures) is a unique reference book with 600 sculptures from the Gouda pottery history, brought together with some 2000 photos by John Karelse. It has introductions from Hans Vogels, Curator MuseumgoudA in Gouda, together with Friggo Visser, Curator of the Goedewaagen Ceramic Museum, editor of The Gouda Pottery Book. If you are a fan or a collector you should really order this book! See below for ordering information.

Goudse Plastieken shows hundreds of figurines of famous sculptors like Chris van der Hoef, Eta Lempke, John C. Altorf, Jan Schonk, Bernard Richters, Tjipke Visser, Hans Mengelberg and Chris Agterberg. The work of lesser known artists is also shown in this book. This impressive book looks back on an important branch (for over half a century) of the Gouda decorative pottery industry and gives information about sculptures which were produced from 1900 until the 1970’s. Many were initially introduced as white glazed, figurative sculptures, often influenced by the stylised Art Deco period, however, from the early 1930's many Gouda potteries also manufactured the sculptures in other colours and often in different shades including 'Unique métallique' and 'Muvelee'.

 

Deer (Herten) Chris J. van der Hoef Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland Circa 1928

 

In the course of time, there have been as many as 20 different versions of some sculptures. More than 600 sculptures, manufactured in cast white clay, were discovered by Johan with his many contacts with collectors, dealers and figurine lovers from all around the world via the internet. He has succeeded in bringing together over 500 pages with more than 2000 photo images in this richly illustrated and completely full colour reference book.

The survey is complemented by explanatory information, including many (previously unknown) facts, dates, references to model numbers and signatures. Authentic stories told by former employees of the Gouda pottery industry give the book the character of a unique historical document. The book is classified in themes (animals, religion, female figures etc.) but also refers to the pottery factories which were in Gouda. They include Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland, Flora, Ivora, Goedewaagen, Regina, Zenith, Ed. Antheunis and Schoonhoven. In addition, the production of small art potteries is addressed. Those of Bonaparte, de Drietand, De Vries, J. Nuvelstein, De Jong, St. Lucas, Tiko and Boonekamp.

 

Only 1000 copies of the book will be printed and only if there are enough advance orders. So don't delay - book your copy in advance now!

The book will be published on subscription terms.

The price is €69.50 (69.50 Euro) plus postage & packaging.

Send your advanced booking by e-mail (see address below) with your full name, postal address (including country), telephone contact number and email address.

You will not be required to pay until the book publishing is confirmed after which the book will be sent to you.

The email should say - "YES, I hereby wish to pre-order 1 (or more) copies of GOUDSE PLASTIEKEN. I want the book(s) sent to me after the publication is confirmed and only after I have paid in full the €69.50 (69.50 Euro) + postage & packaging." Postage & packaging fee will depend on the country of delivery.

Send your application for advanced ordering to - JJHG@KARELSE.NET

Please mention the application came from the Gouda-Design website in your email.

We are looking forward to your response!

Due to a change in publishers and financial costs, the release date has now been revised to 2011.

Thank you - Johan Karelse - September 2009.

 

For an information sheet in Dutch click on this link johkarflyerdutch.pdf

For more pictures of the deer shown above including a Muvelee glaze example click on this link johkardeer.pdf

For more pictures of the bear shown above including a spray glaze example click on this link johkarbear.pdf

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