Jade-Art appraisal

Author: Yanjun Li
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Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The artifacts collected in this volume are sourced from both auctions and private collections, with their most distinctive feature being their limited exposure to the public. The volume is organized chronologically, providing detailed introductions to each jade piece. Each artifact in the book is accompanied by essential information such as name, era, origin, specifications, rarity level, expert valuation, potential appreciation value, and collector details.
The book first introduces the specific forms, craftsmanship, specifications, functions, and materials of each artifact, followed by a comprehensive analysis of its artistic level, scientific, and cultural value, ultimately arriving at a conclusion. These evaluations are based on the intrinsic value of the artifacts themselves and the current market conditions for cultural relics and artworks in recent years.
There are three key features of this book:
1. It is the first to evaluate the rarity level of cultural relics using a ten-tier system. This grading system is more refined, addressing the simplicity and limitations of the national three-tier system.
2. It provides a rational assessment of the comprehensive value of the artifacts.
3. It objectively predicts the future appreciation potential of the artifacts, offering collectors a more scientific reference to avoid being misled by the market.
The purpose of using this new grading method is to guide consumers toward rational consumption and to disseminate correct and scientific knowledge about cultural relic collection to the public, thereby preventing them from being misled by the market or erroneous theories.