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Regarded as the single most important private collection in the
west, Dr. Walter A. Compton's collection of Japanese swords and fittings has
been well documented.
The two books: NIPPON-TO: Art Swords of Japan, 100
Masterpieces, and the three Compton auction catalogs
have become a very important reference set. Nippon-To is unique as it
was published well before the collection was sold, while auction catalogs
present the entire collection.
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"A Cutting-Edge Collection Earns $7.9 Million at New York Auction", read a report on the first Compton auction
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NIPPON-TO: Art Swords of Japan
Japan Society (1976)
A large format exhibition catalog of select,
important pieces from the Compton collection. In addition to the outstanding plates and
oshigata, the supporting text gives an excellent overview that includes
advanced level material for study. The range
of important swords shown highlight the Compton collection while
demonstrating a historical overview of Japanese art
swords. Here can be seen the changing form of the Japanese sword
through the koto, shinto, and shinshinto periods. A very rare and important text
- it should the be first book to be considered when exploring the Compton
Collection.
134 pages, 10¾ x 14¾" soft cover $325.00 |
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ONE HUNDRED MASTERPIECES FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. WALTER A. COMPTON
S.Izzard, editor (1992)
This is the well-known reference of
important blades and kodogu from the Christie's auctions of Dr. Compton's
collection. These one-hundred extraordinary examples are shown in color and
b&w plates with descriptions in both English and Japanese.
321 pages, 10¾ x 14¾" hardcover with slipcase $160.00 |
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JAPANESE SWORDS & SWORD FITTINGS FROM THE
COLLECTION OF WALTER A. COMPTON, part I (31 Mar. 1992)
Christies catalog of the first Compton auction.
The quality of Compton's collection and Christie's photography and
documentation of it make this an important reference text. With realized
prices list included.
429 pages, 8¼ x 11¾" soft cover w/jacket
$325.00
Interesting note - In this giant catalog and #2 all photos of the
fittings including iron works are shown in full color.
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Read a report on the first Compton auction:
"A Cutting-Edge Collection Earns $7.9 Million at New York Auction." |
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JAPANESE SWORDS & SWORD FITTINGS FROM THE
COLLECTION OF WALTER A. COMPTON, part II (22 Oct. 1992)
Christies catalog of the second Compton auction.
The quality of Compton's collection and Christie's photography and
documentation of it make this an important reference text. With realized
prices list included.
235 pages, 8¼ x 11¾" soft cover w/jacket $225.00
* The contents of all three Compton Auction catalogs are included in the
JSS/US's Index to Literature. |
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JAPANESE SWORDS & SWORD FITTINGS FROM THE
COLLECTION OF WALTER A. COMPTON, part III
(17 December 1992, New York)
Christies catalog of the final Compton auction. The quality of
Compton's collection and Christie's photography and documentation of it
make this an important reference text. With
realized prices list included.
122 pages, 8¼ x 11¾" soft cover w/jacket $140.00 |
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