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Beijing: Rongbaozhai,, 1959. The Chinese Picasso First edition, first printing, of this tribute to the brush of Qi Baishi (1864-1957), one of the "four great masters of 20th-century Chinese painting" (Perkins, p. 404). This is an outstanding example, scarce in this condition, of fine press publishing in 20th-century China. This album reproduces a suite of paintings executed by Qi in 1948, at the age of 88, for his dear friend and fellow master Xu Beihong (1895-1953). Qi and Xu first became associated in the 1920s, when the former's genius was yet to be truly appreciated, and Xu was instrumental in introducing Qi to China and the world, including through a 1933 landmark exhibition of modern Chinese painting in Paris. The present publication was a fitting tribute to the two men at a time when the art world was still lamenting their deaths. Qi remains one of the most sought-after artists of the last century. His works command extraordinary auction prices: in 2017, a set of 12 of his landscape paintings… Read More

Beijing: Rongbaozhai xinji,, 1955. The Chinese Picasso First edition, first printing, here in excellent condition, of this 1955 collection of "letter papers" curated by the Rongbaozhai fine arts studio, reproducing several dozen works by Qi Baishi, known as the "Chinese Picasso", as well as examples by many other prominent artists from the late Qing and Republican periods. This is an attractive example of fine press publishing in 20th-century China. First produced in 1951, Rongbaozhai's collections of letter papers - the name given to illustrated sheets designed and executed by literati to enhance their written correspondence - showcase the visually arresting work of leading practitioners of this art form. The present work contains many examples by Qi Baishi (1864-1957), one of the "Four Great Masters of 20th-century Chinese painting" (Perkins, p. 404), who also brushed the calligraphy used for the title labels. Qi's contributions exhibit his well-known fascination with insects, flowers and birds,… Read More

Beijing: Rongbaozhai,, 1952. An exquisite album showcasing the work of the "Chinese Picasso" First edition, first printing, of this attractive collection of paintings by Qi Baishi, one of the "four great masters of 20th-century Chinese painting" (Perkins, p. 404). Published by a leading Chinese fine arts press, it displays Qi's ability to capture subjects from the natural world with unmatched fluidity and energy. Qi (1864-1957) remains one of the most sought-after artists of the last century, famous for his skilled depiction of landscapes, insects, flowers, and birds, variably rendered in either broad strokes or precise lines. The present album selects 22 of his works that, in the opinion of the editors, "demonstrate Qi's ability to capture traditional subjects in ink to evoke brightness, clarity, freshness, and happiness" (preface). This is an attractive example of the fine printing for which the Rongbaozhai press remains famous. Founded in 1894 on the legacy of a studio dating back to 1672,… Read More

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Map of part of Belgium and Luxembourg. North is to the left. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original colour. Overall good condition. Some show through from reverse. Size: 27 x 19.5 cm. (10½ x 7½ inches)

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. A curious map of the Rheinland and Hessen regions of Germany. East appears to be to the right of the map, and west to the left, so Frankfurt for example is shown to the left of Meintz, and Bingen on the right when in fact they should be the other way round. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original colour. Overall good condition. Some show through from reverse, and old repair to top margin. Size: 27 x 21 cm. (10½ x 8½ inches)

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Handsome map of part of Germany to the west of the Ruhr. Scale at lower right within strapwork border. Title cartouche at upper right, with text in Latin below. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original outline colour. Very good condition. Good margins. Rivers, forests and a few place-names outlined in brown and green. Size: 31 x 22.5 cm. (12 x 9 inches).

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Handsome map of Switzerland, with north at lower edge of map. The map is based on the 1538 map of the Swiss cartographer Aegidicus Tschudi., also used by Ortelius, before Quad included it in his work. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Some early colouring. Very good condition. Some place-names, rivers and forests are highlighted in brown and green. Size: 260 x 180 mm. (10 x 7 inches).

Frankfurt., c1608. Handsome map of Mansfeld-Südharz district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Title in top right corner. Latin text on verso. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Hand coloured. Very good condition; some offsetting; good margins. Size: 26.5 x 18.5 cm.

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Map of the Free State of Thuringia, located in central Germany. Considered one of the smallest of Germany's sixteen Bundesländer (federal states). The lion insignia from the state flag is shown in reverse on the right. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original colour. Overall good condition. Some show through from reverse. Size: 27 x 21 cm. (10½ x 8½ inches)

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Map of the land around Salzburg in western Austria. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne which, at the time, was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Size: 265 x 180 mm Very good condition. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Good margins. Some place-names, rivers and forests are highlighted in brown and green.

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Handsome map of 'Svevia', now part of southern Germany. Unusually, north is at the lower edge of map. Latin text and the coat of arms of Wirtenberg to the right of map Title cartouche to right of top centre. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original outline colour. Very good condition. Good margins. Rivers and a few place-names outlined in brown and green. Repair to closed tear on lower centrefold margin, not affecting image. Size: 29 x 21 cm. (11½ x 8½ inches).

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Map of the Bayern region of Germany. Portrait of William I, Duke of Bavaria at top right. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original colour. Overall good condition. Some show through from reverse. Size: 29.5 x 21.5 cm. (11½ x 8½ inches)

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Handsome map of Southwestern Holland with north to the right. Latin text at top left, scales at lower right. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original outline colour. Very good condition. Good margins. Rivers and a few place-names outlined in brown and green. Size: 26.5 x 18 cm. (10½ x 7 inches).

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Handsome map of Holland, north to the right. Vignette portrait of 'Philippus II' at top right. Decorated title cartouche at upper left. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original outline colour. Very good condition. Good margins. Coastline and a few place-names outlined in brown and green. Size: 30 x 22.5 cm. (12 x 9 inches).

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Decorative map of Flanders, with ornamental border, Latin text within strapwork border at lower right, scale at lower left, title and two coast of arms at upper left. Title cartouche to right of top centre. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original outline colour. Very good condition. Good margins. Rivers and a few place-names lightly outlined in brown and green. Size: 26.5 x 19 cm. (10 x 7 inches).

Frankfurt., c1608. Handsome map of German coastline, showing the mouths of the Elbe and Eider Rivers, and the land between, which is a part of Schleswig Holstein. Title cartouche in top right corner, bearing an attribution to Pieter Broeckel (c.1530-1599). Latin text on verso. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Hand coloured. Very good condition; some offsetting; good margins. Size: 26.5 x 18.5 cm.

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Attractive map of the mouth of the Elbe and parts of Schleswig Holstein. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original outline colour. Very good condition. Good margins. Coastline and a few place-names outlined in brown. Size: 26 x 18 cm. (10 x 7 inches).

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Handsome map of Wurtemberg in southern Germany, vignette portrait of 'Fridericus D.G. and title at top left. Title cartouche to right of top centre. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Original outline colour. Very good condition. Good margins. Forests and riversoutlined in brown and green Size: 31 x 22 cm. (12 x 8½ inches).

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Map of Artois in northern France, with English channel to the left. Title at top left, shield at lower left. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Very good condition. Some rivers, placenames and forests have been highlighted in green and brown and ochre. Size: 29 x 20.5 cm. (11½ x 8 inches).

Fascilus Geographicus., 1608. Handsome map of Austria, corresponding with the eastern half of modern Austria. Title at lower left, latin text along lower edge. Matthaus Quad was a German cartographer based in Cologne, which, at the time was the centre for German cartography. This map is from his Fascilus Geographicus. It was printed by Johannes Bussemacher. Copper engraving. Uncoloured. Very good condition. Some place-names, rivers and forests are highlighted in brown and green. Size: 29.5 x 20.5 cm. (11½ x 8 inches).