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A Descriptive and Illustrative Catalogue of Chinese Bronzes Acquired During the Administration of John Ellerton Lodgeby: The Staff of the Freer Gallery of Art

A Descriptive and Illustrative Catalogue of Chinese Bronzes Acquired During the Administration of John Ellerton Lodge
by: The Staff of the Freer Gallery of Art

Hardcover. Washington DC, Freer Gallery of Art, 1st, 1946, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, brown cloth with gilt decoration and titling. 108 pages, 50 bw plates. Includes a preface and introduction by A.G. Wenley, a chronology (from the Hsia up to 1766 BC to the Republic of China), various maps, bibliography, list of plates, list of bronzes in numerical order, the catalogue itself and the index. Each plate is described in great depth. Includes ceremonial vessels, mirrors, blades and swords. Particular attention is paid to designs on the bronzes. Oriental Studies No. 1 of the Freer Gallery of Art; Smithsonian Publication No. 2805. Minor bowing to rear cover otherwise clean, very good.

Record # 379628

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A Magnificient Imperial Famille Rose 'Butterfly' Vase: Property of the Ping Y. Tai Foundation, 3 December 2008, Sale Number 2633by: Christie's Hong Kong

A Magnificient Imperial Famille Rose 'Butterfly' Vase: Property of the Ping Y. Tai Foundation, 3 December 2008, Sale Number 2633
by: Christie's Hong Kong

Softcover. Hong Kong, Christie's Inc., 1st, 2008, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 65 pages, photographs throughout with English and Chinese text. Very slight corner and edge wear, otherwise, very clean and tight copy.

Record # 853620

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Beyond Representation: Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, 8Th-14th Century (Princeton Monographs in Art and Archaeology, No 48)by: Fong, Wen C.

Beyond Representation: Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, 8Th-14th Century (Princeton Monographs in Art and Archaeology, No 48)
by: Fong, Wen C.

Hardcover. US, Yale University Press, 1st, 1992, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover, 549 pages, illustrated throughout in color and b&w. Clean, unmarked copy with only minor wear to dust jacket. This book presents a survey of Chinese painting from the eighth to the 14th century, a period during which the nature of China's pictorial art changed dramatically. Illustrated by works in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the author begins by describing the advent toward the end of the Bronze Age of figural representation in Chinese art, and next traces the development of Chinese landscape painting from the third to the tenth century. He then moves on to discuss the art of the Sung dynasty, when the imperial government was increasingly absolute and repressive. In this period artists shifted from a realistic rendition of nature to more symbolic representation of single flowers, rocks and trees. By the time of the Yuan dynasty, following the Mongol conquest of 1279, objective representation in art had been replaced by imagery that drew on the artist's inner response to his world. Because it was believed that the meaning of a painted subject, made complex by personal and symbolic associations, could no longer be expressed without language, the painter began to inscribe poems and incorporate calligraphy in his works, the multiple relationships among word, image and calligraphy forming the basis of a new art. At this stage Chinese art entered its richest and most diverse stage f development.

Record # 464663

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Celestial Horses & Long Sleeve Dancers: The David W. Dewey Collection of Ancient Chinese Tomb Sculptureby: Jacobsen, Robert

Celestial Horses & Long Sleeve Dancers: The David W. Dewey Collection of Ancient Chinese Tomb Sculpture
by: Jacobsen, Robert

Hardcover. Chicago, Art Media Resources, 1st, 2013, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 305 pages. Hardcover with dust jacket. Light edgewear to cover boards, otherwise clean bright copy. Color pictures throughout. 12x12x1 dimensions. Numbering over 250 works spanning nearly 1500 years, the Dewey collection of ancient Chinese tomb sculpture is exceptional for its breadth and outstanding quality. Representing nearly all figural types, stylistic traditions and themes, it provides a comprehensive visual record with fascinating insights into the customs and fashions, inventions and superstitions of ancient China's ruling elite during the golden age of the Great Silk Road.

Record # 471895

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Ch'i Pai-shih: Paintings, Calligraphy, Sealsby: Laurence C. S. Tam-Assistant Curator

Ch'i Pai-shih: Paintings, Calligraphy, Seals
by: Laurence C. S. Tam-Assistant Curator

Softcover. Hong Kong, The Urban Council, 1st, 1973, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 146 pages. Illustrated in b&w, some color. Clean, bright copy.

Record # 373224

Price: $180.00 
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China Diaryby: Spender, Stephen, David Hockney

China Diary
by: Spender, Stephen, David Hockney

Hardcover. New York, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1st, 1982, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 200 pages. Hardcover. Dust jacket unclipped, just a bit age-yellowed. Color and b/w illustrations throughout. Gilt title on spine, bound in red cloth. Other than a slight age-yellow, pages clean and unmarked inside. Touch of foxing to top edge and back of dust jacket. In great shape.

Record # 5560089

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Chinese Figure Paintingby: Lawton, Thomas

Chinese Figure Painting
by: Lawton, Thomas

Softcover. Washington, Smithsonian Institution, 1st, 1973, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 236 pages. Paperback with faded paper wrappers. Black and white and colored pictures throughout. Tight copy

Record # 369310

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Designs of Chinese Indigo Batik by: Lu Pu

Designs of Chinese Indigo Batik
by: Lu Pu

Hardcover. Lee Publishers Group, 1st, 1981, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover in a bright dust jacket, 285 pages. Preface by Jean Mailey; Introduction by Zhang Ding. Designs in blue and white, fine bright tight copy, unmarked, very good slightly edge-rubbed dj. Collected from the remote areas of China's southwestern provinces, each decorative pattern is rich in beauty and meaning. This royalty-free volume will be an invaluable resource for artists, designers, craftspeople, and any lover of traditional Chinese folk art. Clean copy.

Record # 385527

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Embracing the Uncarved Wood: Sculptural Reliefs from Shandong, Chinaby: Kent, Richard K. and Christopher Zhu

Embracing the Uncarved Wood: Sculptural Reliefs from Shandong, China
by: Kent, Richard K. and Christopher Zhu

Softcover. Lancaster PA, Phillips Museum, 1st, 2009, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 89 pages. Text in Chinese and English. Illustrated throughout in color. Light shelf-wear and rubbing to wrappers, else a clean, tight copy.

Record # 459712

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Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - 29 May 2023by: Bonhams

Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - 29 May 2023
by: Bonhams

Softcover. Hong Kong, Bonhams, 1st, 2023, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 328 pages illustrated in color. Auction catalogue for Bonhams Hong Kong 29 May 2023 sale - Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Sale 28274, Lots 801 - 997. Text in English/Chinese. Printed in Hong Kong. Clean copy.

Record # 396269

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Five Famous Imperial Wares of the Song Dynasty, The (SIGNED COPY)by: Youngman, Robert P.

Five Famous Imperial Wares of the Song Dynasty, The (SIGNED COPY)
by: Youngman, Robert P.

Hardcover. Lokapala, 1st, 2000, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover in a bright dust jacket, 27 pages. Illustrated with full color photographs. Clean, bright copy. INSCRIBED BY YOUNGMAN on the front fly leaf.

Record # 372817

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Five Famous Imperial Wares of the Song Dynasty, Theby: Youngman, Robert P.

Five Famous Imperial Wares of the Song Dynasty, The
by: Youngman, Robert P.

Hardcover. Lokapala, 1st, 2000, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 27 pages. Illustrated with full color photographs. Clean, bright copy.

Record # 373586

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Imperial Wardrobeby: Dickinson, Gary and Linda Wrigglesworth

Imperial Wardrobe
by: Dickinson, Gary and Linda Wrigglesworth

Hardcover. Berkeley CA, Ten Speed Press, Revised Ed., 2000, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Revised Edition of a book first published in 1990 in London. 204 pages illustrated with detailed color and b&w photographs. Court fashion of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

Record # 351112

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Important Chinese Ceramics: Monday 28 November 2005by: Christie's Hong Kong

Important Chinese Ceramics: Monday 28 November 2005
by: Christie's Hong Kong

Softcover. Hong Kong, Christie's, 2005, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 260 pages, hundreds of lots illustrated in color.

Record # 403909

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Important Chinese Jades from the Personal Collection of Alan and Simone Hartman Part II, 27 November 2007, Sale Number 2388by: Christie's Hong Kong

Important Chinese Jades from the Personal Collection of Alan and Simone Hartman Part II, 27 November 2007, Sale Number 2388
by: Christie's Hong Kong

Hardcover. Hong Kong, Christie's Inc., 1st, 2007, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, 272 pages, photographs throughout with English and Chinese text. Very slight corner and edge wear, otherwise, very clean and tight copy.

Record # 853621

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Inspired by the Past: The An Yu Xuan Collection of Chinese Works of Art - 29 May 2023by: Bonhams

Inspired by the Past: The An Yu Xuan Collection of Chinese Works of Art - 29 May 2023
by: Bonhams

Softcover. Hong Kong, Bonhams, 1st, 2023, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 111 pages illustrated in color. Auction catalogue for Bonhams Hong Kong 29 May 2023 Sale 28699, Lots 101 - 183. Text in English/Chinese. Printed in Hong Kong. Clean copy.

Record # 396271

Price: $28.00 
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Kyungwoo Chun: Thousandsby: Kyungwoo Chun (Artist)

Kyungwoo Chun: Thousands
by: Kyungwoo Chun (Artist)

Hardcover. GR, Hatje Cantz, 1st, 2008, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, 128 pages. Red cloth-covered boards with mounted color plate on front panel.Kyungwoo Chun, born in Korea in 1969 and now based in Germany, is known for his poetically blurred long exposure photographic portraits. Chun's last name means "thousand," and derives from a Chinese general who emigrated to Korea 407 years ago. For this project, Chun photographed thousands of people in China with his last name.

Record # 361280

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Masterworks of Chinese Paintings from Three Important Private Collections, 26 May 2008, Sale Number 2607by: Christie's

Masterworks of Chinese Paintings from Three Important Private Collections, 26 May 2008, Sale Number 2607
by: Christie's

Softcover. Hong Kong, Christie's , 1st, 2008, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Softcover, 168 pages color illustrations. 117 lots, text in English and Chinese. Unusual fold-out cover.

Record # 373731

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Modern Chinese Scholar's Rocks: A Guide for Collectorsby: Hu Kemin

Modern Chinese Scholar's Rocks: A Guide for Collectors
by: Hu Kemin

Softcover. Warren CT, Floating World Editions, 1st, 2006, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 143 pages, color plates. Chinese scholar's stones, variously called "viewing stones," "spirit stones," "respect stones, (gongshi)," and even "weird rocks, (guaishi)," have been appreciated and written about in China for more than a millennium. Through descriptions and color photographs, Modern Chinese Scholars' Rocks introduces over 40 stone types, including their mineral compositions, typical colors, hardness on the Mohr scale, and where they are found or quarried. The qualities for which they are valued are explained as are other features for the stone connoisseur to look for. Clean, bright copy. No markings.

Record # 378705

Price: $70.00 
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Origins of the Chinese Avant-Garde: The Modern Woodcut Movementby: Xiaobing Tang

Origins of the Chinese Avant-Garde: The Modern Woodcut Movement
by: Xiaobing Tang

Hardcover. Berkeley CA, University of California Press, 1st, 2007, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover, 318 pages. In Origins of the Chinese Avant-Garde, Xiaobing Tang studies the art and art theories of the first half of the twentieth century, when modern Chinese art and literature emerged. He argues that the most consequential expression of the avant-garde was the modern woodcut movement that thrived in China in the 1930s. In this innovative study--also the first comprehensive account of this Chinese movement available in English--Tang examines the aesthetic, intellectual, and social appeal of the modern woodcut and places the movement at the intersection of historical events, individual efforts, and competing discourses on art. He also shows how the woodcut movement drew upon international inspiration--from German Expressionism, Soviet wood engravings, and Japanese creative prints.

Record # 362104

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Stelesby: Segalen, Victor

Steles
by: Segalen, Victor

Softcover. Santa Monica, The Lapis Press, First Edition, 1987, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Non-paginated. Softcover with french flaps & light wear to edges. Previous owner's signature to front flyleaf. Pen marking to several pages in commentary sections. Poetry is clean & unmarked throughout. Black printed illustrations.

Record # 750742

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The Elegant Brush: Chinese Painting under the Quianlong Emperor, 1735-1795by: Chou, Ju-hsi, and Brown, Claudia

The Elegant Brush: Chinese Painting under the Quianlong Emperor, 1735-1795
by: Chou, Ju-hsi, and Brown, Claudia

Softcover. Phoenix AZ, Phoenix Art Museum, 1st, 1985, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 376 pages, illustrated in b&w, some color. Cover has sunning to areas, otherwise clean.

Record # 373212

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The New Emerging from the Old - Lu Shengzhong: Works 1980- 2005 by: Shengzhong, Lu

The New Emerging from the Old - Lu Shengzhong: Works 1980- 2005
by: Shengzhong, Lu

Hardcover. NY/Beijing, Chambers Fine Arts, 1st, 2005, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover copy in black boards with the artists' name embossed in darker black on the front cover, in a bright red dust jacket, with some edge-wear. This is the most complete catalog of Lu Shengzhong's works to date. The catalog was prepared to accompany the exhibition at the University at Albany Art Museum. Text In English and Chinese. Essays by a dozen scholars. Biographical sketch. 34 page illustrated chronology, records Lu Shengzhong's artworks from 1980 to 2005. Illustrated throughout in color, some black & white, vintage photographs. 11" high X 8" wide, 155 pages.

Record # 373368

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The Painter

The Painter

Hardcover. NY, Columbia University Press, 1st, 1994, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover in a bright dust jacket with a small closed tear to front panel. 187 pages, 117 b.w. photos, index, bibliography, 187p., notes. A scholarly monograph, addressing our image of the Chinese artist, the painters' livelihood, studio & hand. A grand essay, giving us the kind of insights to really appreciate the full art of Chinese painters & paintings.

Record # 378827

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Treasures Of China: Volume Iby: Wu, Ting Sing

Treasures Of China: Volume I
by: Wu, Ting Sing

Hardcover. Taipei, The International Culture Press, 1st, 1970, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover, large folio format, 224 pages. Mostly b&w illustrations, some color. Calligraphy and painting.

Record # 374374

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Vital Signsby: Benge, Harvey

Vital Signs
by: Benge, Harvey

Hardcover. London, Dewi Lewis Publishing, 1st, 2000, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Nonpaginated. Hardcover. Color illustrations throughout. Clean inside and out. From the back cover: "The images in Vital Signs, Harvey Benge's fourth book of photographs, have been made in Paris, London, Prague, Hong Kong and beyond. They engage both the eye and the mind, inviting viewers to examine their own experience of urban life and what that means to them."

Record # 30325

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Warhol in China by: Michael Frahm/Tony Godfrey/Andy Warhol

Warhol in China
by: Michael Frahm/Tony Godfrey/Andy Warhol

Hardcover. Hatje Cantz, 1st, 2014, Hardcover in pictorial boards with a red cloth spine, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) flew to Beijing (via Hong Kong) in 1982, recording his impressions in brief journal entries while also photographing. His presence in China electrified Beijing's avant-garde, and his photographs record both his own delight in encountering the city's artists and their delight i30 color plates. Text in English and Chinese. Clean copy, still in publisher's shrinkwrap.

Record # 377958

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Warhol in China by: Michael Frahm/Tony Godfrey/Andy Warhol

Warhol in China
by: Michael Frahm/Tony Godfrey/Andy Warhol

Hardcover. Hatje Cantz, 1st, 2014, Hardcover in pictorial boards with a red cloth spine, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) flew to Beijing (via Hong Kong) in 1982, recording his impressions in brief journal entries while also photographing. His presence in China electrified Beijing's avant-garde, and his photographs record both his own delight in encountering the city's artists and their delight i30 color plates. Text in English and Chinese. Clean copy, still in publisher's shrinkwrap.

Record # 377957

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Wat Khongkharam: Mural Paintings of Thailand Seriesby: n/a

Wat Khongkharam: Mural Paintings of Thailand Series
by: n/a

Hardcover. Bangkok, Muang Boran Publishing House, 1st, 1994, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 164 pages. Hardcover. Color illustrations throughout. Navy blue cover boards (excellent), gilt title on spine and front cover board. Pages unmarked, clean. Dust jacket unclipped, has some slight shelfwear. In very good, colorful condition. Text in Thai and English. 94 pages of color photographs and 7 pages of b/w photographs of 14th-18th century mural paintings at this revered site.

Record # 99012

Price: $100.00 
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Xiangdao: A Wisp of Tranquility - 29 May 2023by: Bonhams

Xiangdao: A Wisp of Tranquility - 29 May 2023
by: Bonhams

Softcover. Hong Kong, Bonhams, 1st, 2023, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Softcover, 328 pages illustrated in color. Auction catalogue for Bonhams Hong Kong 29 May 2023 - Fine ceramics related to the incense culture of China Sale 28987, Lots 301 - 358. Text in English/Chinese. Printed in Hong Kong. Clean copy.

Record # 396270

Price: $35.00 
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