Click for full-size.
HUA NIAO HUA CE: PAIR OF HAND-PAINTED COLOR BIRD & FLOWER ALBUMS.
by QI, Change
- Used
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
[Shanghai ca. 1800-1828]. Silk-brocade covers, somewhat worn rubbed, two miniature accordion-folded albums, 5.3 x 11 cm., 24p.x 2=48 pages in all, long horizontal color scroll, hand- painted color, 129.5 cm. long. A COMPLETE RARE SET ! *** *** *** . . A LOVELY TWO VOLUME SET OF HAND-PAINTED BIRDS & FLOWERS . . . AN UNUSUAL FORMAT, MAKING A LARGER PAINTING . . . BY PLACING ONE ALBUM ABOVE THE OTHER . . . THUS MAKING A LOVELY 'SCREEN' TYPE EXAMPLE . . *** A MOST UNUSUAL FORMAT: . Two books opened fully, one above the other, creates a "scroll-like" view of color-painted landscape, flower and birds. This is an exceptionally rare format for a Chinese painted book. Please see the color scans posted to our website to understand the format. . This two-volume set is lovely. The covers were originally done in silk-brocade cafe ole color, some of which is partially rubbed. The corners are rounded as was typical of books of this period album. The paper is hand-made from mulberry fibers. . *** SEALS: The work has two cinnabar seals: the first is the artist's name: QI Change. The second reads "Shuhua [painting or calligraphy book], see scans posted to our website. . *** The drawings are done in a typical combination of vegetal pastel color and Mozhi Chinese black ink: Mo shui" or Sumi in Japanese. The drawings show bamboo, pine, small birds, cherry blossoms and other flowers. The work is delicately and beautifully executed with skilled Maobi [brush] work. . * THE ARTIST: QI CHANGE [1773-1828]: He was a Qing Dynasty painter and Shanghai artist from the "Songjiang" district. His work is subtle, relaxed and reflects the kinds of birds and flowers found in that area. He was famous and friends with and respected by place celebrities, such as Wang Qisun, Li Ting & Li Junjia. QI was most likely an ethnic Hui. . See below reference for full details of his genre. . * REFERENCE: The artist is cited in BAIDU: http://baike.baidu.com/view/228087.htm * .
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 29017901
- Title
- HUA NIAO HUA CE: PAIR OF HAND-PAINTED COLOR BIRD & FLOWER ALBUMS.
- Author
- QI, Change
- Book Condition
- Used -
- Keywords
- Chinese Art: References On All Aspects & Disciplines; Chinese Painting: Illustrated Art Reference Books; Birds In China; Japanese Flower Arranging: All Schools Of Ikebana; Bamboo; Chinese Drawings; Items Owned By Jgs Up For Sale;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY
Payment due upon advice of total for the book including shipping & packing charges. Shipping charges may vary from what Biblio posts vs. what the actual costs are based on the weight & size of any book, its destination and value. We reserve the right to reassess "proper and appropriate" postage on any item regardless of what Biblio suggests as the rate of postage.To the above we will also charge for packing, insurance/registry/fedex as necessary depending on destination and value at our choice. Items over $500 at our choice, will possibly be sent by Federal Express, and billed to the buyer prior to acceptance of any order. If you are unsure please inquire prior to ordering or if you disagree with the above terms please DO NOT ORDER. All sales final, returns for any item not as described is part of the Biblio requirements. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. All books are properly collated, described prior to listing. If you have any questions please inquire BEFORE ordering. All books are professionally packed, and protected from transit damage. Please view photos posted to our website or inquire with us for more information prior to ordering. Books are not sent on approval.
About the Seller
Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY
Biblio member since 2006
APTOS, California
About Rare Oriental Book Company, ABAA, ILAB - AN ART AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPANY
An Art & Intellectual Property Co. Since 1967* * * * *SINCE 1967, THE PAST FIFTY-YEARS WE HAVE BEEN PURVEYORS OF FINE & RARE BOOKS ON ALL ASPECTS FAR EASTERN, ASIAN & SOUTHEAST ASIAN CULTURES, COUNTRIES & SUBJECTS.Specialties include but are not limited to: CHINA, KOREA, JAPAN, TAIWAN, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM, INDO-CHINE, CAMBODIA, LAOS, PHILIPPINES, SHANGHAI, HONG KONG, CANTON, MACAO AREAS. LAFCADIO HEARN: First Editions, Manuscripts, Collections, Obscure Items, Japanese Cirimen-bon [Crepe Paper Books], LIBRARIES PURCHASED, APPRASIAL FOR ANY REASON. MEMBERS OF THE ABAA & ILAB SINCE JUNE 1973
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Miniature
- A book that is less then 3 inches in width and ...
Collecting food and drink books
Nothing quite whets the appetite for rare and collectible books like old and vintage cookbooks. Be sure to check out our cook books and food section of our rare book room.
How to tell if a signature is genuine
Author's signatures can undoubtedly increase the value of a rare book or first edition. The more scarce the book is, the more an autograph adds to its value. But how to tell if the signature is real? Find out how you can avoid common pitfalls in identifying an author's signature.
