Wang shih chieh editors (2 Ergebnisse)

Hong Kong 1967, Cafa Co. Ltd. Blue cloth, volume 5 of 5 only from the 5 volume set, other editors: Zhiliang Na and Zhang Wanli, Chang Dai-chen &c., profuse color plates, elephant folio:54.5 x 38 cm., excellent example. FIRST & ONLY EDITION . *** **** *** . . PINYIN TITLE; "I YUAN I CHEN" OR . . . ["A GARLAND OF CHINESE PAINTINGS"] . . . "REPRODUCTIONS OF PAINTINGS IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS . . . MOST OF WHICH HAVE NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED BEFORE" . . . FIRST & ONLY RARE EDITION . * NOTE: Each volume is sold separately, please read the description of each prior to ordering. . This five-volume set gathers and reproduces a total of 200 masterpieces of Chinese painting from private collections, previously unseen by the public. . *** RARITY OF THE ITEMS LISTED & ILLUSTRATED: Many previous books have showcased several famous and widely seen works. However what sets this collection apart from all others is the unprecedented depiction of works in private hands, many of which would have remained unknown to the general public. . Since publication, many of the included works have been on the private collectors market. . The production of this reference set took two years to create and was difficult, involving multiple international teams of researchers and collaborators. . Starting in 1966, the paintings works were selected from private collections around the world and were reviewed to determine their authenticity. The following year, the paintings were photographed and the content of the book was organized and edited. . *** CONTENTS OF THE FULL SET: . !! NOTE WE ARE ONLY SELLING SINGLE VOLUMES SEPARATELY !! . Contents of "A GARLAND OF CHINESE PAINTINGS:" . Vol.1: SUI, TANG & THE FIVE DYNASTIES AND SUNG DYNASTY: consisting of 36 works including Ma Yuan, Xia Gui and Su Shi. . Vol.2: YUAN DYNASTY: contains 41 works including Qian Xuan & Huang Gong-wang. . Vol.3: MING DYNASTY: with 46 works including Shen Zhou & Tang Yin. . Vol.4: BY THREE MONKS OF THE EARLY CH'ING PERIOD: with 34 works including Bada Shanren & Shitao. . Vol.5: PAINTINGS OF THE CH'ING DYNASTY: consisting of 43 works, including Wuli & Wang Hui, et al. . Published in Hong Kong, Kowloon, at the Kai Fa Gu Fen You Xian Gong Si. . *** Each volume is sold separately. . *** CHRONOLOGICAL ARRANGEMENT: The work is arranged in chronological order. . * THE COLOR PLATES: The reproductions are in high quality multi-lithograph color, with some of the larger & longer examples covering multiple pages & plates. . Each entry has a brief note, description of the material, size of the original work, with a biography of the artist. Where possible the original size is maintained, where too large they are scaled down. Important colophons are included where important. . *** PRINTED ON HIGH QUALITY PAPER: The work is printed on thick paper of the highest quality. The end papers are golden dragons. . *** THE TEXT: All texts, introduction, list of editors, notes, table of contents and the descriptive text which accompanying the color plates are in Hanzi [Chinese] & English, a complete bi-lingual work. . *** CONDITION OF EACH VOLUME: . The books are firmly & solidly bound in the original publisher's sturdy blue cloth bindings, with gold stamped titles on cover and spine. . There is a tiny bit of the usual but minimal rubbing to the corners, with some very minimal scuffs to the covers. The bindings are a bit sunned here and there. . The interior is excellent, without mark or flaw. All color plates are likewise excellent, without issue, as issued. . By and large, an excellent example above the average in collector's clean condition. Please review photos posted to our website. . Volume 4 has a bit of discoloration to the front cover, contents pristine, no other issues. Please see the photo posted to our website. . *** A NOTE ON SHIPPING: These are very large and heavy books, appropriate packing, shipping & insurance charges apply. . *** Color photos of this and most other items are posted to our website. . ***. …

Hong Kong 1967, Cafa Co. Ltd. Blue cloth, volume 1 of 5 only from the 5 volume set, other editors: Zhiliang Na and Zhang Wanli, Chang Dai-chen &c., profuse color plates, elephant folio:54.5 x 38 cm., excellent example. FIRST & ONLY EDITION . *** **** *** . . PINYIN TITLE; "I YUAN I CHEN" OR . . . ["A GARLAND OF CHINESE PAINTINGS"] . . . "REPRODUCTIONS OF PAINTINGS IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS . . . MOST OF WHICH HAVE NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED BEFORE" . . . FIRST & ONLY RARE EDITION . * NOTE: Each volume is sold separately, please read the description of each prior to ordering. . This five-volume set gathers and reproduces a total of 200 masterpieces of Chinese painting from private collections, previously unseen by the public. . *** RARITY OF THE ITEMS LISTED & ILLUSTRATED: Many previous books have showcased several famous and widely seen works. However what sets this collection apart from all others is the unprecedented depiction of works in private hands, many of which would have remained unknown to the general public. . Since publication, many of the included works have been on the private collectors market. . The production of this reference set took two years to create and was difficult, involving multiple international teams of researchers and collaborators. . Starting in 1966, the paintings works were selected from private collections around the world and were reviewed to determine their authenticity. The following year, the paintings were photographed and the content of the book was organized and edited. . *** CONTENTS OF THE FULL SET: . !! NOTE WE ARE ONLY SELLING SINGLE VOLUMES SEPARATELY !! . Contents of "A GARLAND OF CHINESE PAINTINGS:" . Vol.1: SUI, TANG & THE FIVE DYNASTIES AND SUNG DYNASTY: consisting of 36 works including Ma Yuan, Xia Gui and Su Shi. . Vol.2: YUAN DYNASTY: contains 41 works including Qian Xuan & Huang Gong-wang. . Vol.3: MING DYNASTY: with 46 works including Shen Zhou & Tang Yin. . Vol.4: BY THREE MONKS OF THE EARLY CH'ING PERIOD: with 34 works including Bada Shanren & Shitao. . Vol.5: PAINTINGS OF THE CH'ING DYNASTY: consisting of 43 works, including Wuli & Wang Hui, et al. . Published in Hong Kong, Kowloon, at the Kai Fa Gu Fen You Xian Gong Si. . *** Each volume is sold separately. . *** CHRONOLOGICAL ARRANGEMENT: The work is arranged in chronological order. . * THE COLOR PLATES: The reproductions are in high quality multi-lithograph color, with some of the larger & longer examples covering multiple pages & plates. . Each entry has a brief note, description of the material, size of the original work, with a biography of the artist. Where possible the original size is maintained, where too large they are scaled down. Important colophons are included where important. . *** PRINTED ON HIGH QUALITY PAPER: The work is printed on thick paper of the highest quality. The end papers are golden dragons. . *** THE TEXT: All texts, introduction, list of editors, notes, table of contents and the descriptive text which accompanying the color plates are in Hanzi [Chinese] & English, a complete bi-lingual work. . *** CONDITION OF EACH VOLUME: . The books are firmly & solidly bound in the original publisher's sturdy blue cloth bindings, with gold stamped titles on cover and spine. . There is a tiny bit of the usual but minimal rubbing to the corners, with some very minimal scuffs to the covers. The bindings are a bit sunned here and there. . The interior is excellent, without mark or flaw. All color plates are likewise excellent, without issue, as issued. . By and large, an excellent example above the average in collector's clean condition. Please review photos posted to our website. . Volume 4 has a bit of discoloration to the front cover, contents pristine, no other issues. Please see the photo posted to our website. . *** A NOTE ON SHIPPING: These are very large and heavy books, appropriate packing, shipping & insurance charges apply. . *** Color photos of this and most other items are posted to our website. . ***. …