Western Painting - Antique Quick Reference Guide

Author: Li Zhiyong, Tian Shen
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: To facilitate artifact enthusiasts and antique collectors in accessing relevant information more easily and comprehensively, comparing the artistic characteristics and market prices of artifacts across different periods, and drawing on relevant artifact expertise for appreciation and collection, we have specially compiled all related data of the hottest artifacts from over 20 auction houses in recent years. We have also invited professionals with long-term experience in artifact operations to categorize and systematically arrange this series of artifact appreciation books. The book focuses on introducing the basic knowledge and artistic value of artifacts, with a clear and coherent line of reasoning, comprehensive and rich content, striving to achieve popularization, professionalism, and knowledge accessibility, so that readers of all levels can benefit and gain inspiration. Since the level of appreciation determines one's ability to discern authenticity and quality, it is essential to improve one's appreciation skills. This series of books, featuring artifacts such as ceramics, jade, calligraphy and painting, and miscellaneous items—common in Chinese folk culture and representing the development of Chinese civilization—fully showcases the essence of Chinese cultural art and is highly beneficial for artifact collectors to enhance their personal appreciation skills.
The Antique Quick Reference Guide is divided into five volumes: Ceramics, Jade, Miscellaneous, Chinese Calligraphy and Painting, and Western Painting. It includes auction results and item images from over 40 auction houses in cities or regions such as New York, Christie's, London, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Tianjin, and Yunnan from 1996 to 2005. This volume is Western Painting.