Auction catalogues Indonesian-Balinese art 1990-2015
1990-2015
Complete collection of auction catalogues South East Asian Art during the period 1990-2015. Auctionhouses; christies, Sothebys, Glerum, Borobudur, Larasati. Auction locations; Amsterdam, Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta.
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Bundling of 3 editions of the Dutch colonial magazine 'DJAWA' from 1936.
It contains the famous essay about Balinese art and artists written by Dutch painter Rudolf Bonnet.
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1936
These bundling of articles was printed and ditributed by the Java Institute in Djokakarta.
The now famous article by Rudolf Bonnet was the first time an art connoisseur described the high level of art in Gianjar-Bali (woodcarving, silver, textiles).
He also expressed his concern that certain skills, acquired through generations, were in danger of dying out because of the increase in tourism which resulted in lower quality art products.
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Old antiquarian book for travellers going to the Dutch Indies
1902
This funny small travellers guide is full of information. Many important cities are highlighted, like Frankfurt, zurich, Genua, Marseille, Amsterdam etc, including the matching maps neatly folded with it.
The Dutch-Indies part comprises three cities; Padang, Batavia and Meester Cornelis.
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"Eenigen tijd onder de Baliers".
Dr Julius Jacobs. Batavia 1883
G. Kolff&Co
Old antiquarian book in which a doctor travels through 19th century Bali.
1883
A Dutch doctor travels through 19th century Bali to convince the rulers of Bali to start a vaccination program against smallpox. Along the way he writes about his adventures.
The book gives a good insight in the power of the then mighty rulers of the various districts on Bali.
Highlighted is the relationship of the rulers with the Dutch authorities, and their relationship with their own people.
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Book "Bali en Lombok" in three parts by W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp, 1906
1906
Limited edition of 400 copies.
This book has numbered 24.
Ex-libris; Jan Veth
First major publication about prewar Bali
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Privately published book of a journey on Bali by M.B. van der Jagt in 1921.
Published by the author in The Haque 1937.
42 pages with numerous black-white photos
1937
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Lukisan dan Patung Kolleksi Presiden Sukarno/Paintings and Statues from the collection of President Sukarno of the Republic of Indonesia. Compiled by Lee Man Fong Printed in 1964 by Toppan Printing.
1964
Nice and complete set.
Should be in the collection of every serious Indonesia collector.
Because of the high quality paper, every book is very heavy, hence the protection of the carton covers.
De first 4 parts cover the immense painting collection of former president Sukarno, the last book(5) covers the statues and caramics (Chinese porcelain)
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Early tourist brochure for East-Java, Bali and Lombok. 1914
Photos by famous photographer Kurkdjian.
1914
This old brochure must be one of the earliest travel documents for Java and Bali.
Small format, easy to put in a jacket or pocket.
With many photos from the well known photographer Kurkdjian.
After some general information about territory and hotels, detailled descriptions of day trips and excursions.
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