Bonhams Hong Kong – Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art – 2 June 2016

Description

Extensive and richly illustrated Bonhams auction catalogue for the sale Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, held in Hong Kong on 2 June 2016.

The catalogue documents a comprehensive selection of Chinese ceramics and works of art from various periods. The auction brings together diverse collecting areas within Chinese art, thereby offering a vast amount of visual reference material for collectors and enthusiasts.

An important part is dedicated to Chinese porcelain and ceramics from various dynasties and imperial periods. In addition, other Chinese art forms and materials are covered, allowing forms, decorations, techniques and styles from different periods to be compared with one another.

The individual lots have been extensively photographed in colour and provided with English-language catalogue descriptions. Attention is paid to such aspects as material, form, decoration, dating and marks. Where available, provenance, previous collections, exhibitions and relevant literature are also mentioned.

Through the combination of high-quality photography and detailed object descriptions, the catalogue is particularly useful as a visual comparative and reference work for Chinese ceramics and art. The publication also documents the offerings on the important Hong Kong art market in 2016.

The auction Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art took place at Bonhams Hong Kong on 2 June 2016.

Dimensions & condition
Approx. 26.5 × 21 × 1.3 cm.

Good condition, small dent in the top right corner. See the photos for a full impression of the condition.