Lessing

The Exhibition of Chinese Art of the Society of Friends of Asiatic Art Amsterdam 1925

1926 · réf. 76096-GB — Den Haag / The Hague: Martinus Nijhoff 1926. Catalogue documenting the landmark 1925 exhibition organized by the Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst Society of Friends of Asiatic Art at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam September 13 - October 18 1925. Texts in English and French. Loose plates and text as issued in original publisher's cloth portfolio. Folio large format. With 39 pages of introductory text including a comprehensive preface chronological tables of Chinese historical dynasties a detailed scholarly essay by H.F.E. Visser and extensive explanatory notes/descriptions for each plate. Includes a specialized appendix by the renowned Sinologist Professor Ferdinand Lessing. A set of 48 of 66 high-quality full-page collotype plates numbered I to IIL printed on heavy paper. These plates showcase rare Chinese masterpieces including ancient bronzes ceramics sculptures and paintings sourced from prominent international and Dutch private collections. This portfolio holds the physical plates numbered 1 through 48. Apperently a separate portfolio was issued to contain the large-format plates numbered 49 through 66. They are NOT included here. The original cloth portfolio is in used condition; the binding is loosening at the top of the spine ca 15 cm at one side 3 cm at the other but remains firm and structurally sound. The cloth is somewhat speckled and shows some light rust-staining/foxing. The inner plates and text pages are in good condition with some light occasional rust-staining/foxing throughout not affecting the clarity of the illustrations. Martinus Nijhoff hardcover