Dreams of Chu Tan Chamber and the Romance with Huanghuali Wood: The Dr. S. Y. Yip Collection of Classic Chinese Furniture is an important scholarly catalogue documenting one of the most celebrated private collections of classical Chinese furniture. With an introduction by Shing Yiu Yip and catalogue by Grace Wu Bruce, the volume explores the aesthetic philosophy, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of huanghuali furniture. Richly illustrated with high-quality photography, the book serves as both a reference work and a visual study of Ming and Qing dynasty furniture design.
The book is Very Good, with clean, unmarked pages and a firm, square binding. The cloth boards remain sharp and well preserved. It is housed in the original slipcase, which is very good showing only light handling wear and aging. Overall, a sharp and highly presentable copy.
A substantial and increasingly collectible reference volume, particularly appealing to collectors of Chinese furniture, Asian decorative arts, and design history.
