This is a complete set of three auction catalogues for Sotheby's sales featuring Japanese works of art from the collection of Charles A. Greenfield. March 25, 1998; September 18, 1998; March 24, 1999. Printed in Hong Kong. Part I, 11 x 8.5 inches, Parts II & III, Approx. 10.5 x 8.25 inches. Part I is a hardback with plain black glossy paper binding and with a pristine DJ, with protective transparent over-wrapper. 146 numbered pages, features 33 lots of Japanese inro. Parts II & III are paperbacks with color illustrated glossy wrappers. Wrappers fan slightly. 108 and 188 numbered pages respectively. With 304 and 471 lots of Japanese art, including netsuke, inro, tsuba, zushi, various lacquer ware, and numerous ukiyo-e prints. With color plates, including several full-page. Exceptionally clean inside and out. Gentle semi-crease at top corner of first several pages, else fine. List of prices realized tipped in on rear pages of all three volumes. A Near Fine set of catalogues. Scarce as a complete set. 4 lbs. 3 oz. Charles A. Greenfield [1903-1997] was one of the last surviving members of what might be called the second generation of Japanese art collectors in the West. While Greenfield was a true connoisseur among collectors, he believed strongly that technical and artistic quality were far more important than condition. He began collecting in the late 1930s and he was pleased to lend pieces from his collection for various exhibitions.

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Title

Inro from the Collection of the Late Charles A. Greenfield [Part I], and Japanese Works of Art from the Collection of the Late Charles A. Greenfield, Parts II and III. Sotheby?s

Publisher

Sotheby's, New York, NY

Publication Date

1998

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

Weight

4.2 pounds

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Welcome to the books platform of Marc Sena Carrel. I operated a professional book business between 2003 and 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area, including via AbeBooks, and I am now a private party selling off fine books from my personal collection. I carry a choice selection of books, prints and ephemera for the discriminating customer. I focus on scholarly and antiquarian books, with a special emphasis on art books. From time to time I also offer original prints, including but not limited to antique Japanese ukiyo-e prints. Additionally I go in for occasional ephemera. Currently on offer via Abebooks are select titles. My selection is more eclectic and off the beaten path than mainstream and predictable. Please e-mail me at marcsenacarrel@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. I will be happy to be of service. Thank you.

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