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Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral, 1749

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About the Item

Antique print titled 'Chineesse Lykstaatsi. Funerailles Chinoises'. Engraved by J. van Schley after the drawing by Du Halde. A huge funeral of ondoubtly a very high ranking official, With hundreds of people, all carrying gifts and symbolic artefacts, walking in an immense queue towards the entrance of the cemetary. This print originates from volume 8 of 'Historische Beschrijving der Reizen' published by P. de Hondt. Artists and Engravers: Jakob van der Schley (26th July 1715 - 12th February 1779), also known as Jan von Schley or Jacobus van Schley, was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman. An apprentice of the French engraver Bernard Picart, he is best known for his engravings of the majority of plates in the Dutch edition of 'l'Histoire Géneral des Voyages.' Despite producing mainly maps and views for this work, van der Schley was predominantly a portrait artist and literary illustrator. Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Original folding lines. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1749 Overall size: 31.5 x 23 cm. Image size: 27.5 x 19 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1749
  • Condition:
    Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Original folding lines. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-51001stDibs: LU3054329296732

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