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Auction 96, Lot 501

"Habillemens d'Hommes & de Femmes de Diverses Provinces de la Chine Avec un des Plus Beaux Monumens de ce Pais-La", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: China

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
17.2 x 15 inches
43.7 x 38.1 cm
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An interesting folio sheet featuring a view of a bridge in Xensi Province and enclosed in a very decorative picture-frame style border. The view is surrounded with eleven vignettes showing the people of the various provinces of China.

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Condition: A

Split on fold in bottom margin.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/12/2001

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