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Guangzhou (Canton), China, 19th century
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- The Hongs of Canton
- Painted glass, hardwood
- overall: 38.5 by 53.5cm., 15ΒΌ by 21in.
- Made for export to Europe in the third quarter of the 19th century.
verre eglomoise (reverse painted glass), depicting the flags of France, the USA, Denmark and the United Kingdom, in a moulded hardwood contemporary frame
Condition
Generally good. With losses to some of the reverse painted glass. It is nice that it has its original frame.
"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."
"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
The Thirteen Factories or "Hongs" of Canton were in effect not factories but trading posts or companies set up as a result of Qianlong Emperor's decision to open the Chinese Empire to foreign trade but only through Canton (modern Guangzhou). These companies generally operated on the basis of nationality, here we see the French, British, American and Danish Hongs. As a result of China's defeat in the First Opium War, the Hongs spread out from Canton, most notably to Hong Kong.