Appreciation of Western antiques

Author: Miller
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: In this book, the author selects four categories he has studied over the past thirty years from the most popular collecting fields: furniture, ceramics, silverware, and glassware. The book places each category in its historical context, analyzing the influential types, styles, and manufacturers, and then highlights their main features through illustrative examples. However, the purpose is not merely to impart experience; the primary intention of this book is to equip you with basic identification techniques and other trading tips so that you can begin collecting with the confidence of a seasoned antique expert. Western antiques are witnesses to the development of Western civilization, embodying the essence of artistic creativity, imagination, and craftsmanship from various periods. The book features exquisite illustrations and vivid text, making it both highly appreciable and practical. The book is divided into five parts: 1. The overall styles of antiques from different historical periods, such as the characteristics of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical period antiques; 2. Furniture; 3. Ceramics; 4. Silverware; 5. Glassware. The book introduces knowledge about the historical evolution, functional roles, detailed features, market valuation, famous craftsmen, and manufacturers of each type of antique, answering all the questions that antique collectors may encounter.