20th Mar, 2024 15:45
Paintings, Works on Paper & Sculpture
241
AFTER WILLIAM ALEXANDER (BRITISH 1767-1816)
VIEW OF THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
etching with engraving, originally published 1796, by Medland
36.5 x 51cm; 14 1/4 x 20in
56.5 x 71cm; 22 1/2 x 27 1/4in (framed)
Property from a London Collection
A view of the Great Wall of China taken near the pass of Cou-Pe-Koo. The view features in Sir George Staunton's An authentic account of an embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China (see note to previous lot).
Literature
Sir George Staunton, An authentic account of an embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China, London, 1797, p. xxi, the scene described; pl. 24, illustrated
offered for sale without reserve
Sold for £100
VIEW OF THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
etching with engraving, originally published 1796, by Medland
36.5 x 51cm; 14 1/4 x 20in
56.5 x 71cm; 22 1/2 x 27 1/4in (framed)
Property from a London Collection
A view of the Great Wall of China taken near the pass of Cou-Pe-Koo. The view features in Sir George Staunton's An authentic account of an embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China (see note to previous lot).
Literature
Sir George Staunton, An authentic account of an embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China, London, 1797, p. xxi, the scene described; pl. 24, illustrated
offered for sale without reserve
Auction: Paintings, Works on Paper & Sculpture, 20th Mar, 2024
Sale starting at the conclusion of the Studio Sale.
Many lots to be sold without reserve.
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Sunday 17th March 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday 18th March 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 19th March 10:00am - 5:00pm
