Spirit Stones of China: The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Chinese Stones

Spirit Stones of China: The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Chinese Stones, Paintings, and Related Scholars' Objects. Stephen Little. Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago in association with University of California Press, 1999. First Edition.

Beautifully produced exhibition catalogue issued in a traditional Chinese-style stab-bound format and housed in the original blue cloth folding portfolio with decorative paper label and faux bone clasp closures. Published for the landmark 1999 Art Institute of Chicago exhibition exploring the Chinese tradition of scholars' stones, paintings, and related objects from the Ian and Susan Wilson Collection. Richly illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photographs.

Book is in Fine condition with clean, bright pages and a sound binding. Portfolio remains Very Good+ with light shelf wear and minor rubbing to the cloth, as shown. Complete with original clasps and housed exactly as issued. An increasingly collectible museum publication with exceptional design and production quality.