Tibetan Art - Singer & Denwood (1997, hardcover) - ISBN 9781856690997

Description

A beautiful and richly illustrated standard work on Tibetan art, in a sturdy hardcover from the collection of Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen. This copy also contains a touching handwritten gift note from 2001, with which he gave the book to his partner for his 39th birthday - a personal detail that immediately increases the collector's value.

Tibetan Art: Towards a Definition of Style (1997) is an authoritative volume compiled by Jane Casey Singer and Philip Denwood. The book examines the development of various Tibetan styles through painting, sculpture, ritual objects, reliefs and textile traditions. Its many colour photographs and detailed analyses make it a popular reference work for museums, collectors and researchers.

This copy is in very good condition: the hardcover is solid, the spine straight and the pages are printed clearly and sharply. The combination of high print quality, scholarly relevance and special provenance makes this book a valuable addition to any collection around Asian or Himalayan art.

Origin & meaning
Clemens Merkelbach of Enkhuizen is considered a respected name within the world of Asian art and tribal objects. A book from his personal collection, complete with original gift note, possesses an extra layer of authenticity and collector's value. Such provenance pieces are sought-after among connoisseurs.

Dimensions & condition
Hardcover, approx. 319 pages, lavishly illustrated.
Condition: very good - slight signs of use to cover, otherwise a clean and crisp copy with no loose pages.
ISBN: 9781856690997