Forensicfurniture

Author: Wu Shaohua
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: The Chinese nation is one of the most passionate about collecting in the world, with renowned collectors 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 fakes of calligraphy, paintings, and antiques rampant in the market, but even auctions are occasionally plagued by forgeries—truly a headache for collectors.
Given this, we have compiled and published this series of "Baofojiao" books, divided into two series: "Appreciation of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting" and "Identification of Ming and Qing Furniture." This series emphasizes "practicality" and "operationality," aiming to provide genuine help to all collecting enthusiasts. All the authors are not only experts in their fields but also "collectors" and "enthusiasts," with practical experience in their respective areas. They have all "found hidden gems" in their familiar domains, and some of the works featured in the books are even their own collections.
Mr. Wu Shaohua, the author of Identification of Ming and Qing Furniture, is the president of the Shanghai Collecting and Appreciation Association and a renowned expert in antiques. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Ming and Qing furniture from historical, craft, regional school, form, and material perspectives, serving as an invaluable "roadmap" for enthusiasts of Ming and Qing furniture.
In the past, teachers often criticized those who neglected classes but crammed for exams as "last-minute Baofojiao" (making a last-minute prayer to Buddha). But does it actually work? It probably does, because most people have indeed passed exams this way. In collecting, the same principle may apply—but the key is to hold onto the "Baofojiao," not to grasp at other things. Our books are the "Baofojiao series," and we hold onto the "Baofojiao." As the saying goes, "If you don’t burn incense (), you’ll need to Baofojiao () when it’s too late. With the Baofojiao series, your treasures won’t run away." Believe it or not, this is true. If you’re passionate about collecting, why not give the "Baofojiao" a try?