Lot 228
  • 228

Drawings--Chinese Album

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Album of Chinese trades. [Nineteenth century]
  • paper
4to (290 x 255mm.), 94 pen and ink illustrations on native paper, each captioned in ink in English, dark green crushed half morocco by René Kieffer of Paris, marbled boards, flat spine tooled in gilt with tan morocco onlays, occasional repairs and tears, light spotting

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Album of fine pen and ink illustrations of Chinese craftsmen, peddlers and street traders, including a tea pot seller and a female flower painter, among others.