Author: Sotheby's (Firm)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles, Including Two Private Collections ...
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles Including a Private Collection ...
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles Including a Private Collection...
Author: Important Chinese Snuff Bottles, Including a Private Collection ...
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles
Author: Sotheby's (Firm). Institute of ArtPublisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages :
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A Collection of Beautiful Chinese Snuff-Bottles, Belonging to Miss. E. Constance Woodward, New York City, Together with Blue and White Porcelains from Other Private Sources
Author: American Art AssociationPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780266849919
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Excerpt from A Collection of Beautiful Chinese Snuff-Bottles, Belonging to Miss. E. Constance Woodward, New York City, Together With Blue and White Porcelains From Other Private Sources: On Free Exhibition From April 25 Until Time of Sale, Weekdays 9 to 6, Sunday 2 to 5, Unrestricted Public Sale April 29, at 2: 15 P. M II. The buyer: The highest bidder shall be the buyer, and if any dispute arises between two or more bidders, the auctioneer shall either decide the same or put up for resale the lot so in dispute. III. Identification and deposit by buyer: The name of the buyer of each lot shall be given immediately on the sale thereof, and when so required, each buyer shall sign a card giving the lot number, amount for which sold, and his or her name and address. A deposit at the actual time of the sale shall be made of all or such part of the purchase prices as may be required. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Chinese Snuff Bottles
Author: Lilla S. PerryPublisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462909604
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Chinese Snuff Bottles is invaluable document for all interested in the history of Chinese art. It is also a lucid and fascinating guidebook for the collector or would be collector, both of snuff bottles and other products of Chinese craftsmanship. All the skills and ingenuity of the Chinese artisans were lavished upon the production of these tiny bottles, making them pre-eminent representatives of the best in Chinese craftsmanship. This classic art history book is the first full account in any language of this facet of Chinese art. It includes a comprehensive treatment of the origins and development of the snuff bottle in China as well as over 150 actual-size reproductions, the majority in full color. It is a fascinating story by an enthusiastic collector, who captivated by the beauty and ingenuity found in these bottles, had the interest to delve into the historical background techniques of manufacture, kind and quality of materials, classification and organization of types, and the like, as well as a delightfully informal style with which to communicate her wide knowledge and enthusiasm to the reader.
Catalogue of a Collection of Ancient Chinese Snuff-bottles
Author: Berthold LauferPublisher:
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Category : Art objects, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Illustrated Catalogue of an Extraordinary Collection of Antique Chinese Snuff Bottles Collected by Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews ...
Author: American Art AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Collection of Dr. Paula Hallett
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Snuff boxes and bottles
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description