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Auction 111, Lot 625

"[Lot of 2] Vue de Peking tiree de Nieuhof [and] Vue de Nanking…", Van Schley, J.

1 of 2

Subject: China

Period: 1760 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

Size:
10.2 x 7.1 inches
25.9 x 18 cm
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Pair of fine views based on Johann Nieuhoff's important early views. Nieuhoff was the official chronicler & draughtsman for the first embassy to China by the Dutch East India Company (VOC), then at the height of its power. His record of the trip, became the most important source of information about China for Europe in the 17th century.

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Condition: A

Sharp impressions.

Estimate: $100 - $140

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Closed on 6/8/2005

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