S. Marchant & Son - Chinese Blue and White Wan Li to K'ang Hsi (1980)

Description

A rare 1980 Marchant catalogue on Chinese blue and white, loved by connoisseurs and collectors worldwide.

This famous 1980 Marchant catalogue book, Chinese Blue and White - Wan Li to K'ang Hsi, presents 82 exceptional pieces of blue and white porcelain from the late Ming and early Qing. A catalogue that not only breathes Marchant history, but also provides a fundamental reference for anyone studying Imperial Wanli and Kangxi porcelain.

The publication illustrates, among others, the famous Wanli bowl with the Eight Immortals, the large dated brushpot (1636) with figures on rafts, rare Kangxi imperial bowls, and important transitional works. The condition of this copy is good with light signs of use on the cover, entirely appropriate for the year of publication (1980). This is the kind of Marchant material you rarely see on the market any more.

Origin & meaning
Published by S. Marchant & Son (London), one of the world's most authoritative dealers in Asian porcelain. This book is among the most sought-after Marchant catalogues, both because of the quality of the objects and the historical value within the blue and white porcelain trade and research.

Dimensions & condition
Paperback. 30 × 21 cm. Slight signs of use to cover, interior very good.