Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Catalogue of Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art, English and Continental Furniture, Etc., Comprising Chinese Porcelain in "Famille Verte", "Famille Rose", and Blue and White--jade, Enamels, Ivories, Metal, Embroideries, Etc., Also Chippendale and Sheraton Chairs, the Property of C. A. Hughes, Esq., 178 Clarence Gate Gardens, Regent's Park; a Hepplewhite Bookcase, a Sheraton Table, and a Chippendale Kneehole Writing Table, the Property of the Hon. Mabel Waldegrave, Mayfield, Woolston, Hants; a Gothic Oak Credence--a Painted Chest, Dated 1611-- a Fine William and Mary Fire Screen--a Louis XV Pedestal, and Other Furniture in Oak, Walnut, Mahogany and Satinwood
Author: Valuable Porcelain and Pottery
Author: Chinese Art
Author: Robert Lockhart HobsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Chinese Works of Art
Author: American Art AssociationPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780266922971
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Excerpt from Chinese Works of Art: Rare Old Potteries and Porcelains With Examples of the Han, Tang, Sung, Ta-Ming and Manchu (Tsing) Dynasties, Beautiful Chinese Embroideries and Hangings of the XVIII Century, Exquisite Ivory Carvings, Jades, Malachites, Crystals and Lapis Lazuli Guaranty. The Association exercises great care to catalogue every lot correctly and endeavors therein and also at the actual time of the sale to point out any error, defect or imperfection, but guaranty is not made either by the owner or the Association of the correctness of the description, genuine ness, authenticity or condition of any lot and no sale will be set aside on account of any incorrectness, error of cataloguing or imperfection not noted or pointed out. Every lot is sold as is and without recourse. (ll, Every lot is on public exhibition one Or more days prior to its sale, and the Associa tion will give consideration to the opinion of any trustworthy expert to the effect that any lot has been incorrectly catalogued and in its judgment may thereafter sell the lot as catalogued or make mention of the Opinion of such expert, who thereby will become responsible for such damage as might result were his Opinion without foundation. Records. The records of the auctioneer and the Association are in all cases to be considered final and the highest bid Shall in all cases be accepted by both buyer and seller as the value against which all claims for losses or damage Shall lie. Buying ON order. Buying or bidding by the Association for responsible parties on orders transmitted to it by mail, telegraph, or telephone, if con ditions permit, will be faithfully attended to without charge of commission. Any purchases so made will be subject to the foregoing conditions of sale, except that, in the event of a purchase of a lot of one or more books by or for a purchaser who has not through himself or his agent been present at the exhibition or sale, the Association will permit such lot to be returned within ten days from the date of sale, and the purchase money will be refunded, if the lot differs from its catalogue description. (ll, Orders for execution by the Association should be given with such clearness as to leave no room for misunderstanding. Not only Should the lot number be given, but also the title, and bids should be stated to be so much for the lot, and When the lot consists of one or more volumes of books or objects of art, the bid per volume or piece should also be Stated. If the one transmitting the order is unknown to the Association, a deposit must be sent or reference Submitted. Shipping directions should also be given. 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.
Catalogue of Porcelain and Pottery, Antique & Decorative Furniture, Oriental Rugs, Etc., Comprising English and Chinese Porcelain; Fine Dresden Figures; Interesting English Pottery, Including a Rare Dated Bristol, Delft Plate and a Few Early Specimens of Martin Ware; a Jacobean Oak Dresser and a Charles II Arm Chair, the Property of Lady Blomfield, 3, More's Garden, Chelsea Embankment, S.W.; Hepplewhite and Sheraton Mahogany Furniture; Queen Anne Walnut Chests; Screens in Needlework and Painted Leather; George Cruikshank's Etching Table, Etc., Also Antique Oriental Rugs, Including the Property of the Late Sir Ernest George, R.A. (sold by Order of the Executors); and the Property of H. H. Prince Bibesco, Removed from 13, Hyde Park Gardens, W.
Author: Fine Chinese Porcelain - Old English Furniture ... Carpets and Tapestry
Author: Chinese Porcelain, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
Author: W. G. GullandPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780484316538
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Excerpt from Chinese Porcelain, Vol. 2 In the sixteenth century porcelain was so highly esteemed in Europe that many pieces were mounted in silver, and it is reasonable to suppose that the best specimens were selected for this honour. N ow, except, perhaps, where historical value attaches, as in the case of the Trenchard and Warham bowls, the mountings, as samples of early silver work, are of more value than the china they were originally designed to protect and ornament. The reason for this being that much finer porcelain has since come to hand; while to give value, artistic merit is necessary, as well as mere antiquity; and in the former qualification the Ming productions have been greatly distanced by the Tsing. 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 Pottery and Porcelain
Author: Robert Lockhart HobsonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Porcelain, Chinese
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Illustrated Catalogue of Antique Chinese Bronzes, Porcelains, Pottery, Tomb, Jades and Rare Old Chinese Paintings
Author: American Art AssociationPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781013459887
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: