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Tseng Chi-tse, marquis, (Zeng Jize).
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Album of cartes-de-visite of the Chinese diplomat Marquis Tseng and family. [1880s]
- paper
8vo (195 x 145mm.), 8 photographic cartes-de-visite (140 x 100mm.), a contemporary letter in English written from 49 Portland Place, London (now the Chinese embassy) and a visiting card of The Marquis Tseng both loosely inserted, contemporary black calf, black calf slipcase, binding slightly rubbed, slipcase slightly worn
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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
Marquis Tseng (1839-1890) was one of China's earliest diplomats, appointed to London, Paris and St. Petersburg from 1878 to 1885 and who played an important role in the diplomacy that preceded the Sino-French war. The cartes-de-visite depict Marquis Tseng and his wife (both signed), their three sons: King East, King Home and King Pole (d.1887, aged 8), each named in ink, two unidentified girls (their daughters?), and a young Chinese man.