A loan Exhibition of early Chinese art treasures for the benefit of Chinese civilian war victims
New York: Arden Gallery, 1938? First Edition. Quarto; 38pp in publisher's string-tied white wrappers, printed in red; 9pp of plates; advertising pp. 23-38. A Very Good copy with some rubbing and discoloration to covers. Item #20579
'This exhibition has been assembled from private collections including those of Mrs. William H. Moore, Mrs. Christian R. Holmes, Mrs. C. Suydam Cutting, Mrs. Otto H. Kahn, Mr. Alfred P. Pillsbury. None of the paintings, bronzes and jades has ever been shown publicly.' Essays include 'The Shang Period' by Herrlee Glessner Creel; 'A Generous Thought Indeed' by Hu Shih; 'The Religious Significance of Chinese Bronzes and Jade' by Lin Yutang; 'Chinese Paintings' by Louise Wallace Hackney; 'A Faithful Servant' by Carl Crow; '.
Price: $200.00