Merchandise
This winter the Royal Academy of Arts launches China: The Three Emperors, 1662—1795. To complement this exhibition, the RA Shop will be selling a new range of merchandise inspired by the Chinese Imperial court art displayed in the show. This collection has been exclusively created for the exhibition and will be on sale from November 2005—April 2006.
Highlights of this collection include:
Textiles
Pure silk cushions and table runner, exquisitely embroidered with flowers, sourced from Collier Campbell’s new collection.
Cushion – available in poppy red and plum. (Size: 34×28cms) – £23.00
Poppy embroidered silk table runner with beaded tips (Size: 132×32cms) – £25.00
Porcelain
Fine Chinese porcelain, hand painted by skilled artists working in the region of Jingdezhen in south central China. (Using centuries-old techniques of painting on porcelain, the work replicates traditional Chinese designs from the great Qing dynasty.)
Plum blossom bowl – £35.00, plate – £40.00 and vase – £55.00
Small coloured bowls (x6 different colours) – £12.95 each
Yellow bowl – £50.00
Red decorative bowl – £55.00
Pink Vase – £40.00, Pink bowl – £40.00
(Each piece is presented in a fabric covered Chinese box.)
Faux wood pieces:
Pillow boxes originally used as a pillow and for storing money – £50.00
Decorative picture frame – £16.95
Small decorative box – £16.95 Medium decorative box (15X11cm)- £25.00
Mahjong set -£75.00
Other decorative pieces
Red lock candle: decorated with a traditional brass lock (10cmX10cm) – £14.95
Small gold lacquer photo album – £28.00 & large red lacquer photo album- £35.00
Red and cream lanterns (small – 22cm) – £9.95 & (large – 30cm)- £14.95
Jade peony necklace – £19.95 jade lotus necklace – £19.95 (with red boxes)
Special Commissions
One off Barbara Acton-Bond jewellery pieces – around £300 (prices vary per piece)
The designer Barbara Acton-Bond lived in Asia for eleven years and became fascinated by ancient artefacts. After working and training with various experts in the field her attention gradually moved to ancient jewellery. The necklaces are loosely based on Chinese court jewellery and are all completely unique. Barbara mixes elements from all over the world, jades, semi-precious stones, antique pieces, hand blown glass, pearl, silver and bronze. She also uses the traditional Chinese knotted silk cord, which sets off the design in a luxurious way and makes it very comfortable to wear. The necklaces are then finished off with silver or gold-filled clasps. Each piece is a one-off and is signed by the designer.
Collier Campbell silk scarf – £65
Designed exclusively for the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition – this beautiful silk scarf is Collier Campbell’s spontaneous and reflective response to the powerful language of Chinese decorative design. Painted in vibrant colours that reflect luscious silks and elegant lacquers and inspired by the series of ancient symbols within the exhibition.
For PUBLIC information, please call 020 7300 8000 or visit www.royalacademy.org.uk
www.threeemperors.org.uk
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J OBD
For further PRESS information, please contact the RA Press Office on tel: 020 7300 5615 fax: 020 7300 8032 or email press.office@royalacademy.org.uk 07/11/05
