Antique 1808 De Guignes Engraving Bateau De Plaisance Canton China Boat

Description

Original 1808 Copper Engraving: "Bateau de Plaisance Ã Quanton"

This is an authentic early 19th-century copperplate engraving from Chrétien-Louis-Joseph de Guignes' landmark atlas Voyages Ã Peking. This specific piece was acquired through Michaan's Auctions in Alameda, a premier West Coast auction house.

Details:

"• Subject: A "Flower Boat" or Pleasure Boat in Canton (Guangzhou).

"• Artist: De Guignes (fecit) / Desève (direx).

"• Size: 16.5" x 10.75".

"• Condition: Excellent antique state on heavy hand-laid paper. Features the original deckled binding edge and Plate No. 25 stamp.

This is a rare, large-scale view of Qing Dynasty maritime life, perfect for collectors of Chinoiserie or maritime history.

Antique Engraving, Canton China Art, 1808 Print, Michaan's Auction, Chinese Maritime, Guangzhou History, Copperplate Print, Chinoiserie Art, Rare Antique Art, 1808 Atlas, Pleasure Boat Art, Fine Art Print, Qing Dynasty

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent antique state on heavy hand-laid paper. Features the original deckled binding edge and Plate No. 25 stamp. Outside edges are frayed

Dimensions:
Height: 10.5 in.
Width: 16.75 in.
Depth: 1 in.

Category: Original Prints
Origin: China
Materials: Engraving, Paper

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent antique state on heavy hand-laid paper. Features the original deckled binding edge and Plate No. 25 stamp. Outside edges are frayed

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Antique 1808 De Guignes Engraving Bateau De Plaisance Canton China Boat

Lot 1234

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