Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam - Jörg & Van Campen (1997) paperback ISBN 9789071450136

Description

Key reference publication within the world of Chinese porcelain, loved by collectors and connoisseurs alike thanks to the exceptional documentation of Ming and Qing ceramics from the Rijksmuseum collection.

This richly illustrated catalogue was written by Christiaan J.A. Jörg - the authority on Chinese porcelain in the Netherlands - in collaboration with Jan van Campen. The book covers more than 400 objects, including kraak porcelain, transitional wares, Kangxi blue and white, famille rose, famille verte, Chine de commande and rare export pieces. For collectors of Asian porcelain, this is an indispensable reference cited in auction catalogues worldwide.

Origin & meaning
Published by Philip Wilson Publishers in 1997 as the first comprehensive survey of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam's Ming and Qing collection. The book is basic literature for museums, specialists and auction houses (including Christie's, Sotheby's, Nagel, Rob Michiels). It is particularly popular for its combination of up-to-date scholarly commentary, excellent photography and the rare focus on export porcelain to the Netherlands.

Dimensions & condition
Size approx. 28.5 × 21.5 cm. Paperback. Very clean condition with light signs of use to cover. Interior clean, crisp and complete. ISBN 9789071450136.