Asian Art Reference Books Online Auction

October 28, 2010

LOT 17

Lot 17

Christie’s London, 1979-1999, Fifty-One Volumes on Chinese Art

Christie’s London, 1979-1999, Fifty-One Volumes on Chinese Art
Lot 17 Details
Christie’s London, 1979-1999, Fifty-One Volumes on Chinese Art

Including: 9th July 1979; 10th December 1982; 30th March 1983; 19th April 1983; 8th June 1983; 5th July 1983; 10th November 1983; 14th, 15th and 16th December 1983; 7th and 8th March 1984; 10th and 11th April 1984; 20th and 21st June 1984; 5th and 6th July 1984; 13th and 14th November 1984; Important Annamese Ceramics: The Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Piccus Collection, 7th December 1984; 7th and 10th December 1984; 17th April 1985; 14th and 17th June 1985; 9th and 10th July 1985; 9th December 1985; 19th February 1986; 12th March 1986; 21st April 1986; 12th and 13th May 1986; 16th June 1986; 8th December 1986; 8th June 1987; Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles: The Dwyer Collection, 12th October 1987; 14th and 16th December 1987; 6th June 1988; 12th December 1988; 17th April 1989; The Peony Pavilion Collection: Chinese Tea Ceramics for Japan (c. 1580-1650), 12th June 1989; 30th October 1989; 11th and 13th June 1990; 10th December 1990; 10th June 1991; 13th November 1991; 10th September 1992; 7th December 1992; 7th June 1993; 11th November 1993; 6th June 1994; 4th December 1995; 16th December 1996; 7th April 1997; 9th June 1997; 16th April 1998; 15th June 1998; 15th June 1999.

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $2,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Christie’s London, 1979-1999, Fifty-One Volumes on Chinese Art
  • Christie’s London, 1979-1999, Fifty-One Volumes on Chinese Art
Provenance:

From the library of books and catalogues of a prominent Toronto Asian Art collector

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 17
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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