Forensic Huang Binhong

Author: Ye Zi
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The Chinese nation is one of the most passionate about collecting in the world, with numerous connoisseurs throughout history. Since the reform and opening-up, a nationwide "collecting fever" has swept across China. However, collecting is an art, and even seasoned collectors can sometimes fall victim to scams. Nowadays, not only are there fake calligraphy, paintings, and antiques flooding the market, but even auctions are occasionally riddled with forgeries—truly a headache for collectors. In light of this, we have compiled and published this series of "Baofojiao Books," divided into two subseries: "Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Identification" and "Chinese Antique Identification." This series particularly emphasizes "practicality" and "operationality," aiming to provide tangible assistance to avid collectors. All the authors of this series are not only research experts but also "collectors" and "enthusiasts," with practical experience in their respective fields. They have all "found treasures" in their areas of expertise, and some of the works featured in the books are even their own personal collections.
The author of Identification of Huang Binhong, Mr. Ye Zi, is currently a senior editor at Art News. He is also a calligraphy and painting appraiser, collector, and art historian, with multiple published works. The section he edits for Art News, Appraisal and Collection, is a standout among the numerous collecting publications and columns, renowned for its willingness to criticize fake calligraphy and paintings. This book is written in an accessible and engaging manner, making it a highly practical and valuable work.