Wang Shih Chieh (14 results)

PAP. Condition: New. Green, Dianne (illustrator). New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. Green, Dianne (illustrator). New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: VG wraps (see notes). trade pbk. 4to. 286pp. NO INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY. Coating of wraps pulling a bit along. spine. Catalogue of the exhibition.

Condition: New. Green, Dianne (illustrator). In.

Condition: Good. 11 x 9 inches. 286 pp. Profusely illustrated in black and white with perhaps a dozen tipped-in color plates. Cover is somewhat shelfworn with numerous creases and slight price-sticker damage; interior nice and clean. Prev. owner's name in pencil on half title. Catalog of exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, N.Y.; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Art Institute of Chicago; and the M. H. De Young Memorial Museum, San Francisco, 1961-62. Featuring chiefly paintings, bronzes, jades, and pottery from the Sung, Yüan, Ming, and Ch'ing dynasties. Very good in wraps.

Softcover. Color illus. wraps. 286 pp. Profusely illustrated in bw and color. Published in conjunction with a traveling exhibition, presented by the government of the Republic of China, that appeared at five venues around the United States in 1961 and 1962. Features 231 items, including ceramics, jade, painting, and more, annotated. VG- (Light wear to wraps at extremities. Quite clean internally.).

Condition: New. Green, Dianne (illustrator). Print on Demand.

Softcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in wrappers. Edgewear to wrappers. Bubbling to laminate. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Hardcover book, medium blue gilt lettered covers are near fine to fine; no dust wrapper (issued?), text is near fine to fine; elephant folio size, 15" x 22", approximately 110 pages. decorated end papers, profusely illustrated in color throughout, 41 images printed on one side only with proportional margins; Wang Shih-chieh, Na Chih-liang and Chang Wan-li compiled the book. Ch'ien Hsuan, Kao K'o-Kung, Ni Tsan, Wu Chan are among the artists. From the library of the late H. A. Crosby Forbes, founder of the Museum of American China Trade, Milton, MA and Curator of Asian Export Art at the Peabody-Essex Museum, Salem, MA.

Complet en 6 volumes in-folio, relié dans le style chinois, avec des couvertures en soie modelées d'après un ancien dessin Song de Khe-Ssu tapisserie chinoise ; sous deux portfolios originaux en tissu bleu avec fermoirs ivoire un défectueux et lettrage noir sur étiquette de couverture en papier crème, pages de garde en soie, 300 planches en noir et couleur dont 46 hors-texte en couleur. Description de chaque planche en chinois et en anglais sur feuillet opposé ou sur la garde de tissu d'accompagnement. Papier japonais spécial fait main. Plus de 140 pièces proviennent de la main d'artistes des Tang, des Cinq Dynasties et des Song, parmi lesquels Yen Li-pen, Li Su-hsun, Li Chao-tao, Lu Hung Tang, Li Tsan-hua, Ching Hao, Kuan Tung, L Po, Tung Yüan Cinq Dynasties, Li Cheng, Fan Kuan, Hui Ch'ung, Ch'i Hsu et Yen Wen-kuei, entre autres. Plus de 60 chefs-d'uvre sont attribués à des artistes de la période Yüan, dont Kao Ke-kung, Chao Meng-fu et Huang Kung-wang, entre autres. Les artistes Ming et les premiers Ching sont représentés par quatre-vingt-quatre tableaux. La sélection représente largement des paysages, des figures humaines, des natures mortes et des peintures architecturales, et les extraordinaires reproductions en couleurs sont pour la plupart reproduites ici pour la première fois. Le texte en chinois et en anglais comprend des commentaires critiques et biographiques, notamment des remarques sur le style et les caractéristiques des artistes ainsi que des informations détaillées sur la taille et le contenu des peintures, la signature de l'artiste, les inscriptions et les sceaux de l'artiste et des collectionneurs. Première édition tirée à 1500 exemplaires.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First edition 1959, Taiwan reissue in 1975, limited to 1,000 copies, this being No. 0300. Folio, 43.9*31.5cm, wt:14.3kg. Complete set of 6 volumes housed in 2 folding cases. Text in English and Chinese. Photos available upon request.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good to fine. Ex-Library, Limited First Edition. 577/1500. Elephant Folio (17 1/2 x 12 1/2"). Prospectus: 2 text leaves + 2 plates, each with corresponding tissue guards with printed text in Chinese and English. Volumes: 49pp, 5pp, 5pp, 5pp, 6pp, 7pp (9) pages of text + 300 illustrated plates throughout the volumes. Original blue cloth portfolios with ivory clasps and black lettering on cream paper label of covers, housing six volumes with illustrated, string-bound brown silk with black lettering on cream paper labels of covers, plus an additional prospectus with illustrated brown wraps and black lettering. Silk endpapers. The paper used in reproducing the paintings is special handmade Japanese paper, bound into six volumes in Chinese style, with silk covers modeled after an ancient Song design of Khe-Ssu (Chinese tapestry). A selection of three hundred masterpieces from the former Imperial Palace in Beijing, which now form part of the great treasure of the National Palace Museum in Taiwan. The nucleus of the Palace collection began with the Southern Sung Dynasty, and has a history of seven hundred years at the least. Additions made by Yüan, Ming and Ching emperors combined to produce this unique collection of Chinese art. The 300 pictures in this publication are carefully selected from the one thousand and three hundred great pictures now in the custody of the said Museum. The artworks are reproduced in b/w collotypes and as well as some color offset prints, all printed on handmade Japanese paper, with printed tissue guards. Upwards of 140 pieces came from the hand of Tang, Five Dynasties and Sung artists, including artist like Yen Li-pen, Li Su-hsun, Li Chao-tao, Lu Hung (Tang), Li Tsan-hua, Ching Hao, Kuan Tung, L Po, Tung Yüan (Five Dynasties), Li Cheng, Fan Kuan, Hui Ch'ung, Ch'i Hsu, and Yen Wen-kuei, among others. More than 60 masterpieces are credited to artists of the Yüan period, including Kao Ke-kung, Chao Meng-fu, and Huang Kung-wang, among others. Ming and early Ching artists are represented by eighty-four pictures. The selection amply represents landscape, human figure, still life and architectural paintings, and the extraordinary color reproductions are mostly reproduced here for the first time. The text in Chinese and English includes critical and biographical comments, including remarks on the artists' style and characteristics as well as detailed information regarding size and content of the paintings, the artist's signature, inscriptions, and seals of the artist and collectors. Portfolio covers lightly rubbed with some sunning at bottom and spines. Ex-Libris pasted to inside front covers with additional Ex-Libris plates tipped into each volume at gutter of title page. Portfolios in overall good+ to very good, bindings and interior of all six volumes in fine condition.

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. . ***.