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William Skelton and others, 18th-19th century

B. Baker and others, 18th-19th century

An album of 32 engravings depicting maps, prospects and sceneries from China. Inscribed in print. Engravings. Sheet size 59×42 cm each.

Provenance: Graduate engineer Carl Gimbel (1881–1946), professor at the Imperial University of Beijing 1910–1912 with rank of Mandarin of 3rd degree. 1913–1928 District Manager of the Salt taxes.

Condition

All engravings are bound in the album. Several have turned slightly yellow and with frayed edges.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Paintings and furniture, 24 September 2018