d’Anville/du Halde: Map of Shaanxi Province China, 1737
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Province de Chen-si
D'Anville's highly detailed and splendidly colored map of China's Chen-si (Shaanxi) province from du Halde's Description geographique historique..de l'Empire de la Chine et de la Tartarie Chinoise. Based on Jesuit sources, d'Anville's maps remained the definitive European rendering of China's provinces until the end of the 19th century. The cartouche is especially magnificent, featuring military gear, animals, trees, and rococo chinoiserie ornamentation. A beautiful example of the mapmaker's and map colorist's art.
Cartographer: d'Anville/du Halde Place & Date: Paris / 1737 Size: 20 3/4" x 18 1/8" Condition: beautifully colored; light overall age toning; some creasing along folds.
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D'Anville's highly detailed and splendidly colored map of China's Chen-si (Shaanxi) province from du Halde's Description geographique historique..de l'Empire de la Chine et de la Tartarie Chinoise. Based on Jesuit sources, d'Anville's maps remained the definitive European rendering of China's provinces until the end of the 19th century. The cartouche is especially magnificent, featuring military gear, animals, trees, and rococo chinoiserie ornamentation. A beautiful example of the mapmaker's and map colorist's art.
Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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d’Anville/du Halde: Map of Shaanxi Province China, 1737
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