Chinese Country Antiques

Author : Andrea McCormick,Lynde McCormick
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764333143

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Chinese Country Antiques by Andrea McCormick,Lynde McCormick Pdf

A new kind of antique Chinese furniture swept onto the market in the early 1990s. It appealed to people who were sure they did not like Chinese furniture, people who were ready for new ideas about Orientalia, and people who couldn't afford the five- and six-figure prices routinely attached to classical Chinese pieces. It struck a surprisingly sympathetic chord with Western tastes, and the prices are still surprisingly low. It comes from the last days of the emperors, and expresses a sense of creative freedom, vigor, and visual elegance. Here are cabinets, tables, chairs, and accessories in various woods and finishes to enhance each room of your home. This third edition offers a comprehensive and compelling look at Chinese country furniture from the consumer's point of view. 380 color images, some in room settings, others with great detail, bring the beautiful designs to life. A guide to pricing makes this a useful tool for collectors and dealers alike. Because of a changing political and economic landscape in China, this late-Ching furniture has flooded Western markets, giving retail customers equal footing with collectors and keeping prices reasonable, for now. Because the quality covers a wide range, it takes an informed buyer to navigate between the real and the not-quite-so-real. The information in this beautiful book will give readers the bearings they need to make the right decisions.

Author : Karen Mazurkewich
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-14
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781462906925

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Chinese Furniture by Karen Mazurkewich Pdf

The international market for antique Chinese furniture is booming, and masterpieces from the Ming and Qing dynasties are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Chinese Furniture is a survey of these collectibles--from the very best hardwood pieces featured to standard softwood specimens still available on the Asian market. This antique furniture book presents an overview of carving styles, wood types, regional variations, class distinctions and restoration techniques. It includes detailed chapters on various types of wooden furniture cover chairs, stools and benches, tables and desks, beds, cabinets and bookshelves, doors and screens and household accessories. With this renewed interest in antique furniture, a forgery market has emerged. Thousands of factories in southern China are churning out brand new or refurbished furniture and passing them off as Chinese antiques. Chinese Furniture unearths these forgeries and serves as an indispensable reference guide for collectors of antique wood furniture.

Author : Ronald G. Knapp
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-03
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781462908585

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Things Chinese by Ronald G. Knapp Pdf

China's art objects and traditional manufactured products have long been sought by collectors—from porcelains and silk fabrics to furniture and even the lacquered chopsticks that are a distant relation to ones found in most Chinese restaurants. Things Chinese presents sixty distinctive items that are typical of Chinese culture and together open a special window onto the people, history, and society of the world's largest nation. Many of the objects are collectibles, and each has a story to tell. The objects relate to six major areas of cultural life: the home, the personal, arts & crafts, eating & drinking, entertainment, and religious practice. They include items both familiar and unfamiliar—from snuff bottles and calligraphy scrolls to moon cake molds and Mao memorabilia. Ronald Knapp's evocative text describes the history, cultural significance, and customs relating to each object, while Michael Freeman's superb photographs illustrate them. Together, text and photographs offer a unique look at the material culture of China and the aesthetics that inform it.

Author : Craig Clunas,Victoria and Albert Museum
Publisher : Victoria & Albert Museum
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105024308483

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Chinese Furniture by Craig Clunas,Victoria and Albert Museum Pdf

This study of Chinese furniture, based on the V&A s important collection, ranges from lacquered furniture attributed to the workshops of the Imperial Court to hardwood furniture of the Ming Dynasty, covering the period from the 15th to the early 20th centuries. Timber, techniques and workshop methods are discussed as well as the arrangement of furniture in Chinese interiors.

Author : Sunamita Lim
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Interior decoration
ISBN : 1423600215

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Chinese Style by Sunamita Lim Pdf

Take the popular decorating concept of Feng Shui to a whole new level with authentic information on how to create a Chinese aesthetic. Learn how to alleviate clutter and increase the flow of chi, the universal life force; discover ways of integrating Chinese furniture and decorative arts to decorating styles; and stroll through a rich collection of images from homes, museums, and galleries.

Author : Chu-Pak Lau
Publisher : Hku Museum and Art Gallery
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Furniture
ISBN : 988190238X

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Classical Chinese Huanghuali Furniture from the Haven Collection by Chu-Pak Lau Pdf

The University Museum and Art Gallery at the University of Hong Kong presents Classical Chinese Huanghuali Furniture from the Haven Collection and publishes this informative edition in conjunction with the exhibition. Chinese huanghuali furniture is world-famous and, for the longest time, has been collected in both East and West. The fine selection displayed here shows both domestic furniture and scholars' items, such as brush pots and chests. In Ming dynasty China, traditional wood architecture and Buddhist thrones inspired Chinese furniture makers and, as trade expanded, so did the amount of hardwood furniture in the form of sophisticated movable pieces and built-in interiors. Ming furniture is known for its elegant lines and carved details. During the reign of Emperor Longqing (1567-1572) China opened its borders, previously implemented import bans were lifted and a greater variety of building materials became available. Consequently, during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) the most celebrated types of domestic furniture were made from huanghuali and zitan woods. The elegant dark hardwood with natural shine is remarkable for the fact that Chinese furniture is typically made from solid timber, not an invisible subconstruction covered by a decorative veneer, as is so often the case in the West. The strength of each individual element of a piece of furniture and the consistent color matter, as every detail is exposed and the precision of the joints and the size and position of the dowels are all visual elements of an often simple and graceful design. In some pieces the joints are detectible and accessible, sometimes demountable, or else expertly hidden in the more sophisticated pieces. Applied surface finishes were generally only a layer of wax; no stains or clear lacquer seals were added to the dense and inherently decorative woods.

Author : Michel Beurdeley
Publisher : Kodansha
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015008450374

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Chinese Furniture by Michel Beurdeley Pdf

Author : Andi Marie Cantele
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581578157

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Explorer's Guide Connecticut (Eighth Edition) by Andi Marie Cantele Pdf

"Comprehensive . . .well organized . . . should be carried in every glove compartment of every car that traverses Connecticut highways."—Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Connecticut Welcomed and praised by newspapers across the state, Explorer’s Guide Connecticut gives visitors and residents alike detailed descriptions of attractions and little-known tips about the Nutmeg State. Veteran travel writers Barnett Laschever and Andi Marie Cantele again bring you authoritative advice on what to see, where to eat, and where to stay in the new edition of this trusted guide. Covering the state from the mountains in the north to the long and varied coastline in the south, from cities to backroads, this revised and expanded edition features extensive descriptions and detailed maps to guide readers effortlessly along many pleasant journeys for individual travelers and families. Historic and exciting Mystic Seaport, the rich collections of the Yale University museums, beach and skiing trips, and the many state forests and parks of Connecticut are just a handful of the attractions covered. Regional and downtown maps feature helpful icons and indicate places that are wheelchair-accessible, pet- and family-friendly, and of other special value. Features include: an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip plan; regional and downtown maps; handy icons that point out family-friendly attractions, wheelchair access, special value, and lodgings that accept pets.

Author : Wing Meng Ho
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Art, Peranakan
ISBN : UOM:39015062895217

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Straits Chinese Furniture by Wing Meng Ho Pdf

Rijk geïllustreerde beschrijving over dit meubilair, een combinatie van Chinese en Engelse 19e eeuwse stijl.

Author : Philip Tatham
Publisher : Monsoon Books
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Decorative arts
ISBN : 9810488572

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Shopping for Antiques & Collectibles by Philip Tatham Pdf

Author : Lonely Planet,Emily Matchar,Piera Chen
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 675 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781787010475

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Lonely Planet Hong Kong by Lonely Planet,Emily Matchar,Piera Chen Pdf

Lonely Planet Hong Kong is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ride the hair-raising tram to Victoria Peak, feast on seafood at Temple Street Night Market, or hike the delightful Hong Kong Trail; all with your trusted travel companion.

Author : Jiaqing Tian
Publisher : Philip Wilson Publishers, Limited
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015039913697

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Classic Chinese Furniture of the Qing Dynasty by Jiaqing Tian Pdf

Qing-style furniture began to take shape during the reign of Emperor Kangxi, and demonstrated its highest achievements during the era of Emperor Qianlong (1736-95). Its special style related to the prosperity of the Kangxi-Qianlong periods and the successful integration of the minority Manchurian rulers and the majority Han people. Qing dynasty workmanship is also reflected in the intricate design of furniture and other smaller items.

Author : Kimberly R. Hessler
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015070691400

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Chinese Provincial Furniture by Kimberly R. Hessler Pdf

Focusing on provincial furniture of the early 1800s to early 1900s (late Qing Dynasty), this stunning book provides a detailed look at assorted chairs, benches, tables, storage pieces, beds, and screens originally created and used in eight Chinese provinces. Over 550 colour photographs and accompanying text detail the construction and artistic differences characterising these styles. Highly informative to collectors, dealers, and students of Asian furnishings, the book covers types of wood used, construction techniques, lacquer and other finishing processes, and original usage. Restoration and tips for care of antique furniture are also discussed. Descriptive captions include dimensions, circa dates, types of wood, and current market values for all pieces shown. Learning to authenticate classical antiques from China is becoming a necessity as facsimiles begin to appear in the marketplace. This book helps demystify the purchasing process and engenders an appreciation of lovely designs that blend wonderfully into contemporary homes.

Author : MD Flacks, Ltd,M. D. Flacks,Rupert Waterhouse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Furniture
ISBN : OCLC:40947592

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Classical Chinese Furniture by MD Flacks, Ltd,M. D. Flacks,Rupert Waterhouse Pdf

Author : Michael Brett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781465415028

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa by Michael Brett Pdf

Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa will lead you straight to the best attractions South Africa has to offer. Packed with information, detailed maps, beautiful cutaways, and floor plans of all major sites, this guide explores every facet of the "Rainbow Nation." This edition also introduces a new 56-page field guide to South Africa's wildlife and the safari experience, with detailed information on safaris, wildlife preserves, and local species. From Zulu culture to majestic lions, DK Eyewitness Travel: South Africa is packed with essential information, whatever your budget. This fully updated and expanded South Africa guide provides comprehensive guidance on the best things to do in South Africa, from exploring the Palace of the Lost City and Kruger National Park to experiencing the multifaceted culture of a country with 11 official languages! The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa provides all the insider tips every visitor to South Africa needs, with dozens of reviews for South African hotels, recommendations for South African restaurants, tips for shopping, and all the best places for entertainment. Don't miss a thing on your vacation with the DK Eyewitness Guide to South Africa.