Antique Collectibles Catalog (Color Illustrations): A Collection of Chinese Antiquities

Author: Shi Shuqing
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Written by experts, revealing the mysteries of old antiques collection; rich in illustrations, showcasing the joy of art appreciation. Over 300,000 detailed texts, more than 1,500 typical images, and insightful collection secrets. For anyone who loves and wishes to understand collection, owning a copy of "Illustrated Guide to Old Antiques Collection" is truly a joy. This book is edited by Shi Shuqing, a renowned figure in China's cultural relics world known as the "Treasure of Treasure Appraisers," with contributions from dozens of senior industry experts. It provides a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the collection knowledge and appreciation tips of over 30 categories of old antiques, including ceramics, jade wares, bamboo, wood, ivory, horn, gourd wares, classical furniture, bronze wares, gold and bronze Buddha statues, bronze mirrors, snuff bottles, relief bricks, tangkas, brocade, calligraphy, and paintings. Whether it's the practical and concise "Appraisal Guide," the clear and understandable "Terminology Explanations," the sharp and insightful "Authenticity Identification," or the entertaining "Collection Anecdotes," this book stands out as the choice among similar books. In recent years, the sustained boom in China's art auction and private collection markets has made art a third major investment hotspot after the stock market and real estate, attracting more and more investors. Statistical data shows that with the same annual return on investment, financial securities yield 15%, real estate yields 21%, and art collection yields around 30%. In just 2004, the domestic auction turnover of Chinese art reached 6.9 billion yuan, and industry insiders are highly optimistic about this significant increase. The arrival of the "Golden Age" of the Chinese art collection market has become a consensus among experts and industry professionals. The book is organized into over 30 categories, including ceramics, jade wares, bamboo, wood, ivory, horn, gourd wares, classical furniture, bronze wares, gold and bronze Buddha statues, bronze mirrors, snuff bottles, relief bricks, tangkas, brocade, calligraphy, and paintings, providing a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the basics of collecting, appreciating, and identifying fakes of Chinese art. The "Appraisal Guide" is practical and concise, the "Terminology Explanations" are clear and understandable, the "Authenticity Identification" is sharp and insightful, and the "Collection Anecdotes" are entertaining. With over 300,000 thematic texts and more than 1,500 color images of actual artifacts, it is believed to be an indispensable book for all lovers of Chinese culture and traditional art, as well as for collectors.