Author: Lark E. Mason
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
A specialist in Asian art at Sotheby's, Mason presents a very useful introduction to a complicated subject. He begins with an essay on the history of Asia, which despite its brevity will be useful for the collector targeted by this book. Individual chapters range from ceramics and metalwork to prints, paintings, and textiles; the chapter on "The Artisan and Craftsman" examines the quality, condition, and authenticity of works in areas such as arms, armor, glass, ivory, and jewelry. The book contains appendixes of chronological tables and major marks on Chinese and Japanese works of art, as well as an index and a fine bibliography. The narrative does not confuse readers new to the subject with excessive detail, and the photographs are clear and very instructive. A beautiful book at a reasonable price, this volume contains an amazing wealth of information on a very broad subject. Recommended for both public and academic libraries.-Martin Chasin, Adult Inst., Bridgeport, CT Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Asian Art
Author: Lark E. Mason
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
A specialist in Asian art at Sotheby's, Mason presents a very useful introduction to a complicated subject. He begins with an essay on the history of Asia, which despite its brevity will be useful for the collector targeted by this book. Individual chapters range from ceramics and metalwork to prints, paintings, and textiles; the chapter on "The Artisan and Craftsman" examines the quality, condition, and authenticity of works in areas such as arms, armor, glass, ivory, and jewelry. The book contains appendixes of chronological tables and major marks on Chinese and Japanese works of art, as well as an index and a fine bibliography. The narrative does not confuse readers new to the subject with excessive detail, and the photographs are clear and very instructive. A beautiful book at a reasonable price, this volume contains an amazing wealth of information on a very broad subject. Recommended for both public and academic libraries.-Martin Chasin, Adult Inst., Bridgeport, CT Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
A specialist in Asian art at Sotheby's, Mason presents a very useful introduction to a complicated subject. He begins with an essay on the history of Asia, which despite its brevity will be useful for the collector targeted by this book. Individual chapters range from ceramics and metalwork to prints, paintings, and textiles; the chapter on "The Artisan and Craftsman" examines the quality, condition, and authenticity of works in areas such as arms, armor, glass, ivory, and jewelry. The book contains appendixes of chronological tables and major marks on Chinese and Japanese works of art, as well as an index and a fine bibliography. The narrative does not confuse readers new to the subject with excessive detail, and the photographs are clear and very instructive. A beautiful book at a reasonable price, this volume contains an amazing wealth of information on a very broad subject. Recommended for both public and academic libraries.-Martin Chasin, Adult Inst., Bridgeport, CT Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
Fine Asian Art and Antiques
Author: Kaminski Auctions
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Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Fine Asian Art ; Twentieth Century Design & Antiques
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages :
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Auction of Antiques, Fine Art, Folk Art & Asian Art
Author: Midwest Auction Galleries
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Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Asian Art and Antiques and Fine Art
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Languages : da
Pages : 0
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Languages : da
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fine Asian Works of Art
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Languages : en
Pages : 143
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Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Arts et antiquités de la Chine, art du Japon
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Category : Art, Asian
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category : Art, Asian
Languages : en
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Fine Asian Art
Author: I.M. Chait Gallery
Publisher:
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Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
2014 Fall Feature Auction of Fine Art & Antiques
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Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Chinese Furniture
Author: Karen Mazurkewich
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906923
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906923
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.