Language: English
Published by Carlton Rochell Ltd., New York, 2004
Seller: Surabhi Art Books, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
This scholarly dealer catalogue accompanied the Spring 2004 exhibition at Carlton Rochell Ltd. in New York as part of Asia Week 2004. The volume presents a highly curated selection of 33 masterpieces of Buddhist and Hindu art, reflecting the gallery's specialization in high-end material from the Himalayas and South Asia. Highlights: Gandharan Art: Grey schist sculpture from the 2nd-3rd centuries, including Bodhisattvas and narrative reliefs. Himalayan Masterworks: Gilt-bronze deities from Tibet and Nepal (13th-15th centuries), notable for their refined casting and turquoise inlay. Pala Stone Sculpture: Detailed black stone steles from Northeast India. The catalogue is known for its high production value, featuring full-page color plates for every lot and extensive art historical descriptions that discuss iconography and provenance.
Published by Arts of Asia Publications Ltd., Hong Kong, 2000
First Edition
Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 148 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Features: The Island of Hong Kong - political and economic origins of early western mapping; Is Hong Kong the old name of Ap Lei Chau Island?; The Secrets of Chinese Maps - a map collector's insights; Stoneware Jars and Potters in Southeast Asia; The Art of Nepal; Tibetan Leather Boxes; Book Review; and more. Unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.