#80 • c.1770 Framed Original Hand Colored Engravings by Johan Nieuhof

Part of Classic Heirlooms to Mid-Century Marvels: Vintage & Antique Furniture and Decor Auction (1700's-1990's) (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $13.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

Two original connected framed, hand-colored color engravings by Dutch traveller Johan Nieuhof labeled "Chinese Temples" and "Plate 56, No. 21, page 29" from a 1770 translated edition of "An embassy sent by the East-India Company, of the United Provinces to the Grand Tartar Cham or Emperor of China." Architecture and everyday life shown in fascinating and sometimes humorous detail. Carved black wood frame and conservation glass. Measures 12.75" W x 14.75"H x 7/8" D.