Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection

Over the last century, China has experienced a period of growth more rapid and utterly transforming than any other nation has experienced in modern history. How can we begin to understand the country that has emerged from such a dramatic era of change? Perhaps the answer can be found in China’s art. Certainly, that is what renowned art collectors Adrian Cheng and John Dodelande argue in their forthcoming volume, Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection. After all, China’s history as a land of enormous influence stretches back to its dynastic past, and the nation’s art has always been in conversation with its customs.

The most highly anticipated volume in Assouline’s exclusive Ultimate series, Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection spotlights 100 works of contemporary art that reveal the social, political, and cultural evolution of a nation on the rise. Thoughtfully curated by Cheng and Dodelande, the 100 works are presented in chronological order, beginning with traditional paintings from the turn of the twentieth century and culminating with some of the most cutting-edge works by China’s “new generation” of artists, whose creations explore and often critique the politics that have defined China’s rapid growth into a new world power. The particular themes and conversations that these 100 works raise are glossed in essays and commentary from three of the world’s foremost experts on Chinese Art—Philip Tinari of the UCAA in Beijing, Alexandra Munroe of the Guggenheim in New York, and Karen Smith of OCAT Contemporary Art Terminal in Xi’an.

While readers will come away from Chinese Art with a nuanced understanding of Chinese culture, the volume is also a work of art in its own right—a must-have collectible for any devotee of Chinese art and culture. Assouline’s Ultimate Collection is an homage to the art of luxury bookmaking—the oversized volume is hand-bound using traditional techniques, with several of the plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper and housed in a luxury silk clamshell.

Complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection.

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Delivery Timelines
We source our collection globally to ensure the highest quality. Processing times depend on item location:

• In-Stock (USA): Ships from our North Carolina warehouse in 10–14 business days.

• In-Stock (International): Ships from our Netherlands warehouse in 4–8 weeks.

• Atelier (Made-to-Order): Custom pieces are crafted and shipped within 4–6 weeks.

• Backordered Items: We will provide an estimated shipping window via email and notify you of any schedule updates.
  
  

Note on Atelier Products: Full payment is required at the time of purchase for all Atelier items. Because these pieces are made-to-order specifically for you, all sales are final and are not eligible for returns, cancellations, or refunds.

Your Eichholtz sales representative will reach out after your custom order request is placed.

Shipping Methods

• Curbside Delivery: Large or fragile items are delivered on a pallet to the first dry area at ground level (e.g., driveway or porch). Drivers do not enter the home or remove packaging.

• White-Glove Delivery: (Subject to availability) Includes delivery to your room of choice, light assembly, and removal of all packaging materials.
  
  
  

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• Access Check: Please confirm that all elevators, doorways, and hallways can accommodate your items before ordering.

• Fees: If a delivery cannot be completed due to access constraints or a missed appointment, the carrier may charge redelivery or storage fees.
  
  

Receiving Your Order
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• Visible Damage: If the box or product is damaged, note it clearly on the Delivery Receipt before signing. Take photos of the damage from multiple angles.

• Severe Damage: You have the right to refuse delivery if the item is significantly compromised.

• Concealed Damage: If you find damage after unpacking, please contact us immediately to begin a claim.
  
  

Shipping Destinations & Restrictions

• We ship exclusively within the contiguous United States.

• We cannot ship to PO Boxes, APO/FPO addresses, Alaska, Hawaii, or international locations at this time.
  

Changes & Cancellations

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After Shipping: Once an item has shipped, any changes or cancellations will be processed as a Return, and return shipping fees will apply.


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