Isbn: 9780856671159 - eastern ceramics and other works (6 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0856671150.…

Hardbound. Grey cloth with silver lettering. Color-pictorial dj, white lettering. 159 pp. 8 color plates of 441 total illustrations. Includes Chinese blue/white porcelain, Japanese Kakeimon and the range of Islamic ceramics, described, illustrated, and placed in context, along with tracing various connections among different types of decorated ware. Reitlinger donated his collection to the Ashmolean when he retired. VG/VG-. Clean and tight but with rubbing and/or shelf wear to dj. One copy has owner's sticker on front page.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Catalogue of the Memorial Exhibition. Excellent condition, firm binding and very clean, slight fading to jacket spine.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. English text.; Hardcover (cloth with dust jacket).; 18 x 25 cm; 0.7 Kg; 159 pages including black and white and colour illustrations throughout.; Used with signs of wear on the exterior and interior. Signs of a sticker removed from the front free endpaper, which left the paper slightly damaged. On the bottom right side of the dust jacket there is also a part missing. The dust jacket is now protected with a clearcover. Remaining interior with minor signs of wear. Good readable copy.; Catalogue of the memorial Exhibition.; Oriental decorated wares and the subjects and styles of their decoration are the central theme of this catalogue, which presents a selection from the collection of the late Gerald Reitlinger. Through the superb exemples of Chinese "Transitional" style blue and white porcelain, Japanese Kakiemon and the whole range of Islamic ceramics from the ninth century onwards, it becomes clear that Reitlinger was an early and highly descerning specialists in several families of decorated ware. In each category, the decoration is described, illustrated and placed in the context of current knowledge in the field by an expert from the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. A second theme of the catalogue lies in Reitlinger's interest in tracing connections between various types of decorated ware. In particular, his Islamic collection demonstrates the influence of Far Eastern designs, as does the smaller collection of European ceramics, put together with a similar intention towards the end of his life. The late Gerald Reitlinger was perhaps best known for his volumes on The Economics of Taste. He was also a noted connoisseur and collector in other fields of art, as well as of Eastern Ceramics, from the 1920s until his death in 1979. He left his collection to the Ashmolean Museum a dew years before he died and part of it is to be exhibited there in 1981. This catalogue marks the exhibition and clearly illustrates the value of the Reitlinger Collection for amateur and specialists alike.…

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 159 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.