Appreciation of Ming and Qing Furniture

Author: Hu Desheng
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Publish Date: 2007-08-01
Features: This book primarily focuses on the development, types, styles, structures, and decorations of Ming and Qing Dynasty furniture, while also providing supplementary information on identification methods and investment strategies for Ming and Qing Dynasty furniture. It enables readers to clearly understand the stylistic characteristics of Ming and Qing Dynasty furniture in different periods and quickly find corresponding identification methods to determine investment strategies. To give readers a more intuitive understanding of the current furniture investment market, the book features an "Investment Guide" section, which introduces the current market situation while appropriately incorporating charts reflecting investment market information, such as bar graphs, line graphs, and tables. In addition to introducing methods for identifying counterfeit and inferior products in the current furniture market, the book also includes an "Identification and Collection Guide" section, covering knowledge related to the identification, collection, and maintenance of Ming and Qing Dynasty furniture, directly addressing the needs of readers. Diverse knowledge snippets and special topics, such as the "Rating Scale for Ming and Qing Dynasty Furniture Grades" and the "Top Ten Furniture Auction Rankings in the Past Decade," not only enhance the book's (interest), (knowledge), and (practicality) but also broaden readers' horizons. Additionally, the book selects over 1,500 exquisite typical and line drawings. While introducing basic information such as furniture names, dates, dimensions, estimated values, and transaction prices, it briefly analyzes the stylistic characteristics and value of Ming and Qing Dynasty furniture. The perfect combination of visuals and text, along with clear and concise explanations, comprehensively and from multiple perspectives interprets the cultural, artistic, collecting, and economic value of Ming and Qing Dynasty furniture. Knowledge leads to discernment, discernment leads to identification, and only through identification can one collect treasures. We believe this book is the best choice for ( - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------