In silver terms, cutlery, and in ceramic terms, pieces which are relatively flat such as plates, dishes, and saucers. The style which dominated Europe during the late 18th century, inspired by the architecture and ornament of ancient Greece and Rome following the excavations of Herculaneum and Pompeii. The term used by dealers and experts to describe an object painted in a variety of colors. The history of an object. This might include when, where, and by whom it was made, and its previous owners.
Good provenance can add interest and value to a piece.
The minimum price an object can be sold for at auction, reached in agreement with the seller. An area on pottery, porcelain, or textiles which is left free of color, ready for painting and free of the ground color. More diluted forms of the style traveled to other parts of Europe. The style was revived during the early 19th century. A hard, dense, non-porous pottery made from clay and feldspar which, although not translucent or white in appearance, is often compared with porcelain.