New Publication: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings
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We are pleased to announce the world’s first comprehensive English text publication on this subject: Dreaming of Dreamstones China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings.
An International First, this 68 page full color publication is the western world’s first comprehensive English text publication on this genre. First published in 2010, it is entitled: Dreaming of Dreamstones- China’s Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings. Sometimes referred to as Dali Dreamstones, this information packed publication covers the history, geology, creation, “stone sages”, spirituality, category & color types, value determination, grading and international market for this enchanting contemporary art form. Includes the author’s 8C’S- valuable collecting tips & guidelines for selecting the best dreamstones and caring for your stone paintings. The author and Dreamstone painting lecturer Douglas Schneible writes: “After spending two decades as a collector and dealer in fine Chinese art, I created this guide to share my knowledge of China’s magnificent natural stone paintings with my friends and clients. I wrote this guide because I believe they are extraordinarily beautiful, historically important, represent excellent value, and because there simply is currently no English published texts on this important art category. Includes 70 full color dreamstone photographs- most never seen outside of the mainland. Authored by Douglas Schneible, dreamstone lecturer, lifetime art collector, and Asian art dealer/ professional gallery owner since 1990. 68 pp. In full color. ISBN 978-0-578-08204-2 Price $39.95 postpaid. Available by clicking on this DREAMSTONE LINK: DREAMSTONEPUBLICATION or directly from: Schneible Fine Arts, 837 bay road, shelburne, Vermont 05482 USA, Telephone: (802) 279-7601. Get more information about our gallery on line by clicking: