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Asobi: Ingenious Creativity
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- Author
- Christie's
- Publisher
- Christie's South Kensington
- Year
- 2013
- Edition
- Auction sale catalogue, Sale ASOBI-9555, Tuesday 15 October 2013 · not confirmed
- Binding
- Paperback
- Dust jacket
- No
- Condition
- Very Good
About this copy
This is the original printed sale catalogue for Christie's auction 'Asobi: Ingenious Creativity and Ceramics from the Collection of Bernard Leach', held on Tuesday 15 October 2013 (sale ASOBI-9555). The sale featured Japanese objects illustrating the theme of play (asobi) in Japanese art, including haniwa figures and teabowls, together with ceramics from the collection of noted studio potter Bernard Leach. Softcover format with bright yellow wrappers, featuring a striking calligraphic design by Shimoda Keiko on the front cover.
Condition
- Book
- Very Good - Clean, bright wrappers with a striking cover design; minor shelf/handling wear consistent with age; interior pages clean.
This is a pre-owned book, and minor age-related wear may be present beyond what is specifically mentioned. All readily visible defects have been described to the best of my ability. Please see photos, which form part of the description.
Collector's notes
- Original Christie's sale catalogue, not a reprint or later compilation
- Christie's South Kensington, sale ASOBI-9555, 15 October 2013
- Includes ceramics from the collection of Bernard Leach
- Cover calligraphy by Shimoda Keiko A useful reference catalogue for collectors of Japanese art and studio ceramics.
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.
