【盖德尔博士母亲 Justine Keidel 藏书】1964年精装首版 远东艺术史 含发票A History of Far Eastern Art — Sherman E. Lee (First Edition, 1964)

Authored by Dr. Sherman E. Lee, the legendary director and curator of the Cleveland Museum of Art, this monumental work remains the definitive text on the history of Asian art in the Western academic canon. Sweeping in scope and richly illustrated, the volume seamlessly charts the artistic evolution of East, South, and Southeast Asia—ranging from the Indus Valley and pre-Shang China to the grand traditions of Buddhist and Hindu sculpture, and the masterworks of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean painting and ceramics. Written with a curator's eye and profound historical synthesis, this landmark study contextualizes the regional styles within the broader fabric of cross-cultural exchange.

Authored by Dr. Sherman E. Lee, the legendary director and curator of the Cleveland Museum of Art, this monumental work remains the definitive text on the history of Asian art in the Western academic canon. Sweeping in scope and richly illustrated, the volume seamlessly charts the artistic evolution of East, South, and Southeast Asia—ranging from the Indus Valley and pre-Shang China to the grand traditions of Buddhist and Hindu sculpture, and the masterworks of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean painting and ceramics. Written with a curator's eye and profound historical synthesis, this landmark study contextualizes the regional styles within the broader fabric of cross-cultural exchange.

🏛️ 历史背景与重要性 / HISTORICAL BACKGROUND & SIGNIFICANCE

本书初版于1964年，正值二战后欧美对东亚文明研究迎来黄金发展的关键期。本书不仅是一部学术经典，更是 Keidel 家族跨代东亚情缘的实物见证。

极其珍贵的名家传承与家族故事（Provenance）：

如书中所附 1969 年 7 月 22 日的约翰霍普金斯大学书店原始订单所示，本书最初由著名的日本浮世绘与美术收藏家 Justine L. Keidel 女士 亲自特订购买，扉页亦留有醒目的 "KEIDEL" 家族签名。Justine 女士一生热爱日本艺术，曾向多家顶尖博物馆捐赠大量珍贵作品。这本书随后传承给了子嗣——著名东亚发展经济学家、前世界银行驻华首席经济学家、乔治华盛顿大学教授 艾伯特·盖德尔博士（Dr. Albert Keidel）。这本融合了母亲的艺术审美启蒙与儿子数十年汉学、东亚治学历程的典藏，承载了两代精英学者家族对亚洲文化的至高致敬，在稀见书市场具有无可比拟的人文与学术履历价值。

 Background & Significance:

First published in 1964, this masterpiece emerged during the golden post-war era of East Asian studies in the West. Beyond its immense historiographical value, this specific copy stands as a poignant artifact of multi-generational intellectual legacy.

Distinguished Two-Generation Provenance:

As permanently documented by the original Johns Hopkins University Book Center special order form dated July 22, 1969 tucked inside, this volume was custom-ordered by Mrs. Justine L. Keidel, a prominent and dedicated American collector of Japanese Ukiyo-e prints who later gifted significant artworks to elite museums. The bold "KEIDEL" ownership inscription on the flyleaf mirrors this family lineage. The book was subsequently passed down to her son, Dr. Albert Keidel, the celebrated development economist, former Senior Economist at the World Bank's Beijing office, and GWU professor. Combining a mother’s artistic connoisseurship with a son’s decades of macro-East Asian scholarship, this copy bridges art history and intellectual history, offering an unparalleled provenance pedigree for serious collectors.

🎨 书本状态 / CONDITION REPORT

品相极佳（Fine / Near Fine），属于顶级收藏级品相。

 外部装帧： 原装深酒红色布面精装，封面与书脊的米白色与金色压印字体清晰完好，无褪色。书角有极轻微的自然存放痕迹，整体结构极其稳固。

 内页与插图： 内页极度干净、洁白、平整，无任何水渍、泛黄或边缘撕裂。全书数百幅精美的彩色贴页与黑白插图品相完美。

 特殊附件： 前内扉页贴有 1969 年约翰霍普金斯大学书店的特殊订购联，纸张虽因岁月有自然的氧化痕迹（Time-toning），但字迹清晰，与书籍完美融为一体，是极其罕见的历史文本文献佐证。

 Condition Report:

Fine to Near Fine. A highly collectible, museum-grade copy.

 Binding & Exterior: Bound in the original deep maroon cloth with crisp, unrubbed cream and gold lettering on the front board and spine. Corners are sharp with only the most trivial shelf wear; hinges and text block are structurally rock-solid.

 Interior & Plates: Pages are exceptionally bright, clean, and crisp throughout. Free of any marginalia, foxing, or damp-staining. The extensive array of full-color tipped-in plates and monochrome reproductions remain in pristine, vivid condition.

 Ephemera / Provenance Markings: Features a bold, vintage family name inscription "KEIDEL" on the front flyleaf, alongside the original 1969 JHU Book Center carbon order slip. The slip shows honest age-toning but remains completely legible, providing absolute and charming historical validation.