Profusely illustrated, this classic work is a comprehensive study of classical hardwood furniture from the Ming and early Qing dynasties. It examines the historical background and gives detailed accounts on Chinese joinery, metal mounts, changes in seating surfaces, the dating of Chinese furniture, and conservation and restoration. With the author's new introduction and illustrating 155 superb examples, this volume is an indispensable reference for scholars, collectors, dealers, and readers interested in the subject.
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Profusely illustrated, this classic work is a comprehensive study of classical hardwood furniture from the Ming and early Qing dynasties. It examines the historical background and gives detailed accounts on Chinese joinery, metal mounts, changes in seating surfaces, the dating of Chinese furniture, and conservation and restoration. With the author's new introduction and illustrating 155 superb examples, this volume is an indispensable reference for scholars, collectors, dealers, and readers interested in the subject.
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Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $157.50, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by R.H. Ellsworth.
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VG/VG (in excellent, as new condition with minor shelf wear to slip cover) Slipcase covered with off-white paper and color pictorial paper; brown cloth boards with gilt titling and decoration; Color pictorial endpapers; 299 pp.; Over 200 figures, mostly bw but some color. An in-depth guide to hardwood furniture of the Ming and early Ch'ing dynasties in China; Extensive text; Nicely illustrated; Oversized.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture (Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $160.00, very good condition, Sold by Westsider Rare & Used Books In rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Art Media Resources.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: One Hundred Examples From the Mimi to cart. $183.75, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Privately Published.
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VG, lacking the slipcase. Dark orange stamped cloth, 262 pp. Profuse color plates. Text is in English, with essays and titles also supplied in Chinese. With introductions by Robert Hatfield Ellsworth and Mimi and Raymond Hung. The annotated and illustrated catalogue presents all 100 pieces, including chairs, tables, beds, cabinets, and more. Includes bibliography. Scarce.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $195.00, like new condition, Sold by Design Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House.
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Fine. This is a fine hardcover copy bound in olive green cloth with title in gilt on the spine, with a near fine hardshell slipcase with light edgewear, and a small brown stain to the top edge of the slipcase only. Completely clean inside. Essential reference on Classical Chinese furniture written by one of the great twentieth century collectors. 250 finely printed illustrations, including 27 color plates. 14" high X 10" wide, 303 pages. Large heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture (Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $246.81, good condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Art Media Resources.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $450.00, like new condition, Sold by Argosy Book Store rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Random House.
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Fine. With 250 finely printed illustrations, including 27 in color. 303pp. Folio, olive green gilt-stamped silk cloth, board slipcase with pictorial label. New York: Random House, [1971]. First edition. A fine copy in a near fine slipcase. Scarce. A fine copy of this classic comprehensive reference.
Add this copy of Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and to cart. $652.50, very good condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES.
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Very Good. 1970. Random House (no date, ca. 1970), . Folio, 299 pp, VG+ in gilt-stamped cloth & illustrated board slipcase (spine mildly sunned, shoirt split to one edge of slipcase). Color and b&w photographs of 155 pieces of Chinese furniture. (Subject: Asian Art. )
