Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Government Exhibits for The International Exhibition of Chinese Art in London -4 Volumes

Verlag: The Commercial Press, Limited Shanghai, China, 1936

Beschreibung

Four volumes for the 1935-1936 exhibition of Chinese art in London, primarily comprising works from the Palace Museum and the National Museum of China, printed in blue silk over boards with gilt decorations/printing on the from covers and spines and printed in Chinese and English: Volume I, Bronze; Volume II, Porcelain: Volume III, Painting and Calligraphy; and Volume IV, Miscellaneous, which contains tapestry, jade, fans, furniture, etc. Some rubbing and shelf wear to the head and foot of each volume, as well as a neat owner's signature on the front endpaper of each volume, along with what looks like some tape residue. There is some chipping of the dust jackets on all four volumes as well as a few tears along the spine edges. All four dustjackets are protected in mylar covers. The introduction by the Chinese Organizing Committee in Nanking states, "In October, 1934, the Executive Yuan decided that we should send some of national art treasures to the International Exhibition of Chinese Art. Our sole aim in so doing is to make the West appreciate the beauty of Chinese Art." This is a beautiful set, rarely found in this condition complete with the dust jackets. The price has been reduced from $4500. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 000045

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Illustrated Catalogue of Chinese Government ...

Verlag: The Commercial Press, Limited Shanghai, China

Erscheinungsdatum: 1936

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Near Fine

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good

Auflage: 1st Edition