MIGEON (Gaston) - Lot 193

MIGEON (Gaston) Paris, Éditions Albert Morancé, “Documents d'Art” series, circa 1925–1930. An important scholarly popularization work devoted to the arts of Japan, written by Gaston Migeon, curator and renowned specialist in Asian arts at the Louvre Museum. Presented in the form of a laced portfolio, it brings together numerous fold-out plates reproducing Buddhist sculptures, lacquerware, prints, ceramics, bronzes, and decorative objects from major French collections. Published in the prestigious “Documents d’Art” series, this volume reflects the enthusiasm for Japonism and is today a valuable document on the reception of Japanese art in Europe in the early 20th century. Its abundant illustrations and refined presentation make it a sought-after work among collectors of Far Eastern art.