E. Grandidier - La Céramique Chinoise - 1894
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La Céramique Chinoise by Ernest Grandidier, first illustrated edition of 1894, in French, hardcover, 232 pages, large folio 26.5 x 33.5 cm, with 42 heliogravure plates reproducing 124 pieces from the author's collection, published by Librairie de Firmin-Didot & Cie, Paris; a very good copy.
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Chinese Ceramics by Ernest Grandidier - Richly illustrated with 42 heliogravure plates by Dujardin reproducing 124 pieces from the author's collection - Oriental Porcelain: Date of its discovery, Explanation of subjects of decoration, various Uses, Classification - Paris, Firmin-Didot & Cie Publishing House, 1894 -
The collection of Chinese ceramics by Ernest Grandidier constitutes one of the richest ensembles preserved in the West. Formed over more than a century ago, it includes about 6000 pieces, some of which are jewels of Chinese art. It seems that by donating a large part of his collection to the Louvre Museum in 1894, he wished to place himself in the continuity of the principles that animated him throughout his life.
By publishing "The Chinese C ceramic", a fruit of his experience and knowledge, he preceded by a good ten years all other publications, whether by S. W. Bushell, R. L. Hobson, or E. Zimmermann -
Binding in brown skyvertex, smooth spine with gold lettering, 232 pages of text, folio size: 26.5 x 33.5 cm -
Table of contents: see photos - Very fine copy in Very good condition -
Chinese Ceramics by Ernest Grandidier - Richly illustrated with 42 heliogravure plates by Dujardin reproducing 124 pieces from the author's collection - Oriental Porcelain: Date of its discovery, Explanation of subjects of decoration, various Uses, Classification - Paris, Firmin-Didot & Cie Publishing House, 1894 -
The collection of Chinese ceramics by Ernest Grandidier constitutes one of the richest ensembles preserved in the West. Formed over more than a century ago, it includes about 6000 pieces, some of which are jewels of Chinese art. It seems that by donating a large part of his collection to the Louvre Museum in 1894, he wished to place himself in the continuity of the principles that animated him throughout his life.
By publishing "The Chinese C ceramic", a fruit of his experience and knowledge, he preceded by a good ten years all other publications, whether by S. W. Bushell, R. L. Hobson, or E. Zimmermann -
Binding in brown skyvertex, smooth spine with gold lettering, 232 pages of text, folio size: 26.5 x 33.5 cm -
Table of contents: see photos - Very fine copy in Very good condition -
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Applied art, Art, Art history, Asian art, China, Illustrated, Reference, Regional interest, Technology, Travels
Book title
La Céramique Chinoise
Author/ Illustrator
E. Grandidier
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1894
Height
33.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Width
26.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Librairie de Firmin-Didot & Cie, Paris
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
232
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