$700.00
Each print on the left hand page, measuring 31.5 x 22 cm (ca. 12 x 9 inches).
Fine impressions and colors, label on cover with gold speckles, some bleeding of the red pigment, water stains on the last 7 double pages, covers with some traces of usage (rubbing of brocade, upper corners dented, which has an effect on the pages).
Published during Qi Baishi's life time
Images show only a selection of the 22 prints
From a European private collection
$300.00
The image is framed with a wool woven band with geometric motifs and framed by a border of silk brocade. The back is covered with thin cloth that is woven with green silk warp and gold thread weave, giving it a golden sheen.
China, late Qing dynasty, late 19th century
H 16 x W 14.4 in.
Few tiny insect holes in the brocade. All in all, excellent condition
$800.00
Cast bronze with yellowish brown and darker brown patinas.
Apocrychal seal on bottom: Da Ming Xuande
China, early-mid 20th century
H 5.25 x W 4.75 inches
Fine condition, soot on inside
$120.00
The shades on his clothes and face done in tiny black dots, in imitation of shading in an etching. Black ink and watercolors on Western paper. French or English. Early 19th century.
The style of this watercolor reminds of the small Chinese paintings on rice paper (sometimes referred to as pith paper) or extremely fine silk, done in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Measurements of watercolor: 15.75 x 12 inches (40.3 x 30.3 cm).
Basically in very good condition, fresh colors: left margin with binding holes and slightly folded, center fold, few thin areas, mounted at upper margin (traces of glue bleeding to front) in a mat
This probably is an illustration from an early 19th century book on crime and punishment in Qing dynasty China.
$120.00
The shades on his clothes and face done in tiny black dots, in imitation of shading in an etching. Black ink and watercolors on Western paper. French or English. Early 19th century.
The style of this watercolor refers to the small Chinese paintings on rice paper or extremely fine silk, done in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Measurements of watercolor: 15 5/8 x 11 ¾ inches (40.2 x 30 cm).
Basically in very good condition, fresh colors: left margin with binding holes and slightly folded, center fold, few thin areas, mounted at upper margin (traces of glue coming through) in a mat.
This probably is an illustration from an early 19th century book on crime and punishment in Qing dynasty China.
$120.00
The shades on his clothes and face done in tiny black dots, in imitation of shading in an etching. Black ink and watercolors on Western paper. French or English? Early 19th century.
The style of this watercolor reminds of the small Chinese paintings on rice paper (sometimes called pith paper) or extremely fine silk, done in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Measurements of watercolor: 15.75 x 11.75 inches (40.3 x 30.2 cm)
Basically in good condition, fresh colors: left margin with binding holes and slightly folded, upper right corner somewhat damaged, center fold, few thin areas, stains at lower left corner (removable), mounted at upper margin (traces of glue coming through) in a mat
This probably is an illustration from an early 19th century book on crime and punishment in Qing dynasty China.
$500.00
H 6.75 in., W at bottom 4.75 in.
Few unobtrusive material cracks, as common in bamboo, few tiny dents in fan, material irregularities, all in all excellent condition
Provenance: From the collection of Richard S. Ravenal, New York
$20.00
Pages slightly yellowed, but all in all in very good condition with very little wear on the dustjacket
$20.00
Some wear and tear to dustjackets.
Hard cover binding with dust jacket.
Essays on fans in China (Julia Hutt), Japan (Joe Earle), Southeast Asia (Nancy Armstrong) an on Chinoiserie with 29 color plates and 79 b/w illustrations.
Dust jackets with minor abrasions (shelf wear) and covers slightly warped.
$10.00
Book on vases from China and from Japan made of porcelain, bronze, jade and cloisonne, and also a chapter on ivory and on lacquer. Numerous color illustrations.
Few unimportant traces of usage on the dust jacket, all in all in near new condition.
$30.00
Book on ceramics and porcelain with 9 color plates, 50 b/w plates, hand drawn marks, etc.
$500.00
Vol.I: Early Chinese Paintings (xi+235pp., colored frontispiece and b/w ills.)
Vol.II: The Sung Period (vi+189pp. and annotated lists 95pp., colored frontispiece and b/w ills.)
Vol.III: Plates (xviii pp., 372 b/w plates).
Bound with red cloth, gilt title to front board and spine. With slip cases. 28.5x23cm.
Books very good codition. Splipcases with slight traces of usage.
$300.00
Height 5 ¾ inches (14.9 cm).
Black glaze dull, showing water streaks, one chip on back of one of the loop handles, some dirt residue. Otherwise good condition.
$1,600.00
50 ¼ x 21 inches.
Some missing areas in text, gold somewhat crackled, otherwise good condition. Paper mounting.