Asian Art Auction

December 01, 2014

LOT 57

Lot 57

Chinese Trade School

Chinese Trade School
Lot 57 Details
Chinese Trade School

CITY OF VICTORIA, HONG KONG, SECOND-HALF 19TH CENTURY

Oil on canvas. Framed
17.7" x 29.5" — 45 x 75 cm.

Estimate $7,000-$9,000

Realised: $6,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Private Collection Toronto. Purchased from Nishiki Gallery Hong Kong during the early 1990’s.

Note:

One of the original versions of this painting is published in ‘Late Qing China Trade Paintings’, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 1982, no. 13.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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