- 939
A CHINESE EXPORT PAINTING OF A VIEW OF WHAMPOA REACH CIRCA 1850
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Whampoa (Huangbu): The Anchorage
- Watercolor and gouache
- 18 1/4 x 31 inches
watercolor and gouache on paper, framed
Provenance
J. Welles Henderson Collection.
Martyn Gregory, London.
Martyn Gregory, London.
Exhibited
In the Western Manner Paintings By Chinese Export Artists, Martyn Gregory, London, 1989.
Philadelphians and The China Trade, 1784-1844, Philadelphia Museum of Art, July 1-September 23, 1984.
Philadelphians and The China Trade, 1784-1844, Philadelphia Museum of Art, July 1-September 23, 1984.
Literature
Martyn Gregory, In the Western Manner Paintings By Chinese Export Artists, catalogue 53, no. 101.
Jean Gordon Lee, Philadelphians and The China Trade, 1784-1844, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1984, p. 34.
Jean Gordon Lee, Philadelphians and The China Trade, 1784-1844, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1984, p. 34.
Condition
The painting is behind glass has not been inspected outside of the frame. There is a vertical crease approximately 3 1/2 in. to the top left hand corner. Otherwise, it is in apparently good condition. The frame has some minor losses to the ebonized surface.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The reach, as viewed from Dane's Island in this painting, shows from left to right, French's Island, Whampoa Island and Junk Island.