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IDENTIFY [[]] CLOISONNE |
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FAKE, FAUX, and definitely
NOT CLOISONNE This page illustrates various Oriental and European decorative items, that
are sometimes described as 'cloisonne' but are not. They are separated in three main groups: ceramic, enamelware, and
champleve. Some modern ceramic decorations, were specifically designed to mimick
Oriental cloisonne,or were named 'cloisonne' by the maker as their pattern name or motif: such as merchandise by
the USA company TAKAHASHI. In Europe several manufacturers, influenced by the prevalent Japonism taste at the
end of the 19th century, began producing heavily enameled and brilliantly colored ceramic pieces, often called cloisonne
today: such as Longwy in France and Moorcroft in England. In China, many exports
were made with plain hand painted enamel applications, on metal decorative bases that did not require cloisons,
these are collectable in their own right: called Chinese or 'Canton' enamel, or Chinese enamelware. French and Japanese champleve
pieces are often called 'cloisonne' , but the metal surfaces have been impressed, carved, etched or repousse to leave
a low relief design surface, where enamels were then added to fill the cavities and kiln fired, completing the intended
colorful motifs and design.
Cloisonne must have a metal cloison (enclosure) applied to a smooth hard surface; then filled
with enamel, fired, filled again, till enamel rises evenly to the height of the attached metal cloisons wires. Of course,
Japanese cloisonne with it's multitude of variations, puts this simple explanation to a disadvantage. Their experiments and
innovations brought 'wireless' cloisonne', with metal cloisons removed before firing; and erased cloisonne, when cloisons
were disolved with sulphuric acid after firing, among many others variations. There are also instances when an object displays a mix
of decorative styles. Such as a lacquer bowl with a cloisonne insert, or a bronze figurine with a few applied cloisonne
motifs. These pieces would still be called, lacquer and bronze, not cloisonne. If you wish an investigation for an antique or vintage piece that is not cloisonne,
I am now offering that service as well. The cost is a little bit higher at $7.50 because the request will demand more
in depth research than I do for cloisonne, a subject I am very familiar with, as you can see for yourself on this website. Click
on image for largest version
Copyright 2009-2011 Any website content that is original
content as found here, is automatically protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. My
website information is not available to be copied or used by anyone, unless I have given specific permission
to do so. I'm aware of the 'fair use' exceptions.
As this 'free' site and it's innovative content represent much hands-on knowledge, years of research, with unique images
(acquired with permission or owned by me), any type of usage by other parties devalues the site, and is not FAIR. I will
be adding my site tag in the middle of cloisonne mark images, to discourage unlawful copying. |
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