Masterpieces of Japanese Calligraphy -- 8-9th Century

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1990: item #468623
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Masters of Japanese Calligraphy by Shimizu and Rosenfield is a classic for the 8th-19th century masters; published by the Japan House Gallery and the Asia Society Galleries in 1984 on the occasion of an Exhibition at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Kansas and the Seattle Museum in 1985. Soft bound 340 pages. Very good condition with slight shelf wear.

Words in Motion - A Modern Japanese Calligraphy

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1990: item #468618
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Words in Motion - A Modern Japanese Calligraphy...this is the exhibition catalogue for the Yomiuri and Library of Congress 1984 exhibition featuring 12 living masters of modern Japanese calligraphy. Out of print.

Soft bound, 187 pages. Fine condition.

KENZAN AND HIS TRADITION by Bernard Leach 1966

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1970: item #463657
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KENZAN AND HIS TRADITION, the Lives and Times of Koyetsu, Sotatsu, Korin and Kenzan. The influential book by Bernard Leach. Published by Transatlantic Arts, Inc., First American Edition 1966. To the Western World, the lives and characters of Oriental artists are almost unknown. In this book Bernad Leach has not only carried out a valuable piece of research and construction, but also, with the aid of translations of diaries and poems, transports the reader back into another age and culture wi... Click for details

The Arts of An Addiction: Qing Dynasty Opium Pipes...

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Contemporary: item #458757
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THE ARTS OF AN ADDICTION: QING DYNASTY OPIUM PIPES AND ACCESSORIES is a newly published (September 2005), exquisitely-illustrated, limited-edition book by Carlos Armero (Spain) and Ben Rapaport (USA), 219 pages, 11 ¼” x 8 ¾”, hard cover, dust jacket. Written by two avid collectors, this scholarly book contains more than 275 color and black and white images of opium pipes and related utensils, along with related graphic art, a chapter devoted to “where to see” and “where to buy”, and a selective ... Click for details

The Baur Collection of Chinese Jades

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1980: item #425812
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Geneva, Switzerland 1976, limited edition of 1500, this book is copy 268; brown cloth binding, dust jacket,many pictures with tissue overlay, it is written by Pierre Schneeberger ( the Keeper of the Collection) and is a comprehensive record of the world famous collection of Baur in Geneva.With extensive colour (24) and black and white (113) illustrations, full text and glossary, this book is an invaluble reference for not only jade but other hardstones for collectors, scholars and dealers of Ch... Click for details

Classic book: Yamane - Japanese Coloured Porcelain

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1960: item #423252
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Japanese Coloured Porcelain, Kakiemon Imari Kutani Nabeshima, Kyoto-Shoin Co. Publishing; ed. Yamane; 1953 first edition; 2 volumes with 100 folios each. The complete set is in two hardback linen covered cases with side clasps, size 29.5cm x 38cm. A previous owner has put a celluloid cover on the cases which has let loose at places (picture on request). It could be removed, but it has kept the set in good condition. Some gilding of the lettering has stuck to the celluloid. All 200 folios are in ... Click for details

Marks of American Silversmiths, by Louise C. Belden

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1990: item #412263
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One of the hardest-to-find reference books on American Coin Silver, and one of the best. First edition, good condition, with dust jacket. A Winterthur book, published 1980, and apparently there is no hope of it ever being reissued.

FRENCH ART OF THE 18TH CENTURY 1957 SIMON & SCHUSTER

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Fine Art Pre 1950: item #411116

This is the OUTSTANDING ART BOOK: FRENCH ART OF THE 18TH CENTURY, 1957 SIMON & SCHUSTER. 231p; folio size; 650 pictures of PAINTINGS, INTERIORS, and OBJETS D'ART. From a Virginia, U.S.A. Estate condition is VG ~ NF.

Silver Portrait Miniatures & Objects of Vertu

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1980: item #410659

Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. NYC auction catalogue for Thursday and Friday, October 12 & 13, 1978 - Continental and English Silver, Portrait Miniatures and Objects of Vertu. Back page estimates. Light wear, no script. 736 lots.

Catalogue of Scandinavian & Baltic Silver

Traditional Collectibles: Books: References: Antiques Pre 1980: item #410632

Invaluable silver catalogue - Scandinavian and Baltic Silver in the Victoria and Albert Museum by R.W. Lightbrown. Published in 1975 by William Clowes & Sons Ltd. Softcover 255 pages. Light wear, no script. Treasures from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Baltic Lands are featured along with makers' marks, provenance,condition, etc.