Bonhams auction catalogue Fine Chinese Art - London, 12 November 2015

Description

Extensive and richly illustrated Bonhams auction catalogue for the sale Fine Chinese art, held on 12 November 2015 in London.

The catalogue presents a comprehensive selection of Chinese art from various periods and collecting areas. Covered include jade, porcelain and ceramics, bronzes, painting and various other Chinese works of art.

The individual lots are extensively photographed in colour and provided with English catalogue descriptions. Attention is also paid to material, form, decoration, dating and marks, amongst other things. Where available, provenance, previous collections, literature and additional background information are also stated.

The large number of objects and images makes the catalogue particularly useful as a visual reference work. Different types of Chinese porcelain, jade, bronzes and painting can be compared by material, shape, decoration and stylistic characteristics.

With a thickness of approximately 2 cm and a weight of over 1.2 kg, this is a bulky catalogue containing a large amount of reference material. The publication also forms interesting documentation of the offerings on the London Chinese art market in 2015.

The auction Fine Chinese art took place at Bonhams in London on 12 November 2015.

Dimensions & condition
Approx. 27 × 21 × 2 cm. Weight approx. 1,236 kg.

Very good condition with a firm binding and light signs of wear consistent with age. See the photos for a full impression of the condition.

Product photographs show the object on offer exactly as photographed. Any interior images are AI-generated impressions, included solely to illustrate scale and presentation.