Although classical furniture is the latest in all artifacts classified as antiques, this does not prevent it from becoming a fashion investment in the collection. There are two main types of classical furniture: one refers to the old furniture with collectible value produced before the Republic of China (mainly by the Ming and Qing Dynasties). This kind of furniture has fine workmanship, rich cultural heritage, rare quantity and huge room for appreciation. One refers to the furniture made during the Republic of China. This kind of furniture not only inherits the essence of traditional Chinese furniture making process, but also absorbs the fine elements of western furniture. Most of them are made of mahogany, and the appearance is good, which is naturally favored by the majority of collectors. Today, Xiaobian will take everyone to see how to identify the method of classical furniture. Dear friends, take away, thank you.
Look at the wood grain
The materials of classical furniture are mainly divided into four categories: one yellow (huanghuali) two black (red sandalwood) three red (old mahogany, chicken wing wood, iron wood, rosewood) four white (nanmu, elm, elm, pine). These four-color materials are all about woody textures. The authentic classical furniture pays great attention to the wood grain. It pays attention to nature and peace, and requires natural and straightforward bending. The counterfeit classical furniture has uneven texture, no chapters, and the surface has a sense of unevenness. Some old classical furniture lines are hard-wired with steel wire, so there is no connection between the grain and the grain, and there is a clear sense of contrived.
Second look at the patina
Real classical furniture is too long to use, especially like hand-touch parts such as Taishi chair and Baxian table, which are smooth and moist, forming a natural patina. The imitation furniture patina is sticky and has a strange smell. Some old-fashioned tactics are inferior, and the snakes are superfluous. They also make long-term wear and tear "natural patina" in places where classical furniture does not often touch. This is also one of the ways to distinguish between authenticity and falsehood.
Third look at the bottom plate, drawer board
After years of baptism, classical furniture will produce an "old gas" and "fire" in the floor, drawers and so on. Although the imitation furniture has the imitation of "old gas", the "fire" is absolutely invisible. Some classical furniture drawer panels are chamfered to avoid injury. In addition, you should also look at the details. The blindness of classical furniture is square, there is no round hole, if the blink is a round hole, you can directly determine that it is a modern machined product.
Four look at the work
The ancient furniture was not made for a long time, and the carving was correct. Therefore, the craftsmen had plenty of time to sculpted, so the carvings on the classical furniture were exquisite and amazing. The imitation is aimed at profit-seeking, rushing to seize the speed, the natural engraving work is poor, "point to the end", the circle is not smooth, the square is not strong, there will be cornering at the corners. Patterns such as landscapes, flowers, and birds are also carved in a lack of layers, without a convex or concave feeling.
Further reading: Doorways in the collection of classical furniture
Five look at the job
Classical furniture often has many original copper pieces, such as face sheets, hinges, hinges, handles, wraps, bezels, lock faces, pull pins, lock noses, etc. These copper jobs have been used for many decades and even for hundreds of years, so they will be polished and bright, with copper and silver. This kind of floodlight is rubbed out by hand, and it is naturally lubricated, which is obviously different from the "flooding" polished with sandpaper and grinding wheel. Some copper jobs may also rust due to long periods of inactivity or in the south. But if you look closely, the surface of the rust is uneven, while the old rust is flat and green is extremely bright. In addition, some copper jobs often have a variety of auspicious patterns, which have distinct characteristics of the times and geographical features, and it is difficult to imitate the old ones. This is also one of the details to distinguish the authenticity of classical furniture.
Six look renovation
Classical furniture is inevitably to be renovated. Although the repair is new, the furniture is old. For example, the rattan chair, although some changed the vine surface, but we can still distinguish the authenticity from the eyes of the vine: turn the cane chair over, the back of the vine surface is the same when wearing the rattan The old eyes left behind. Yes, it is the real thing. Another example is the chair. Although some wooden chairs have been refurbished, the original chair ring will leave a dense eyelet. This chair is also old.
Warm tips:
There are three points to note when collecting:
First of all, classical furniture collection can not be blindly focused on materials and age, some high art, well-made furniture is also worth collecting. Today, people have a big misunderstanding about the value of furniture. They believe that its value depends on wood. Now many collectors believe that as long as it is huanghuali, rosewood furniture will appreciate, no matter how expensive it can buy, this is the typical material. s".
There is also a view that furniture is older and better, and older furniture is more collectible. These two viewpoints are not advisable. Judging classical furniture should be all-round. The value of classical furniture should be judged from many aspects such as rareness, material, artistry, recognition and retention.
Secondly, when you buy classical furniture, you should pay attention to the evaluation. It is especially easy to buy things. Be sure to buy classical furniture accompanied by people in the industry. Basically, it can be said that there are no old things in major shopping malls. The classical furniture that most people see is antique furniture. Of course, antique furniture also belongs to classical furniture, and it also has a certain collection, appreciation and use value.
Third, blindly studying the knowledge of books is not enough. If you want to collect classical furniture, you must go to the market to turn more. You can make a correct judgment by looking at more comparisons.
Ming Dynasty furniture and Ming style furniture are different. Ming Dynasty furniture and Ming style furniture are two concepts and should not be confused. Ming Dynasty furniture, as its name suggests, is the furniture produced in the Ming Dynasty, and Ming-style furniture is an excellent boutique furniture produced in the Ming Dynasty. It has outstanding characteristics and can concentrate on the outstanding style of Ming Dynasty furniture. Furniture with a prominent feature of the era is the best collection.
Friends who are involved in the collection of classical furniture must learn more about the basic knowledge. At the same time, they should consider the cultural value and artistic value of the collection according to their own financial resources. They should not blindly collect.
How to choose classical furniture is a very professional question. How can ordinary Tibetans choose the finest classical furniture?
Practical "three-step method"
That is, the macroscopic observation is 5 meters away; the modeling style is seen outside the 3 meters; the material decoration is observed within 1 meter, and the things that can withstand the "three-step method" can be collected.
Specifically, take a piece of rosewood carving dragon as an example: standing 5 meters away from the distance, this piece of furniture will make your eyes shine and attract your attention. Why? Because of its smooth lines, the whole shape is comfortable, coupled with the shape and coordination of the dragon, the overall make this piece of red sandal dragon painting become dignified. This is called "Looking at the macro beyond 5 meters." At this time, you will come closer to "seeing the shape within 3 meters", and wait for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, don't be impulsive to buy. Be sure to watch more than. The most crucial step is to look at the material calmly within 1 meter: carefully watch whether the lines are smooth, whether the material is real, whether the work is fine, whether the carving is beautiful, and whether the polishing is in place.
It is important to emphasize that in addition to paying attention to the shape, color and lines of classical furniture, it is necessary to pay attention to observe the wood grain and observe whether it is polished with wax. If the paint cover is particularly thick and bright, it is particularly doubtful. May have moved hands and feet. After these three levels, Tibetan friends can basically buy home mahogany furniture.
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