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Rites of the World
Antique Hand-Colored Print of Statues of Chinese Deities in China, 1823
Anno Domini MDCCCXXIII1823
£150
$200 · €180
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1823
- Sheet size
- 5.5 × 8.7 in (14 × 22 cm)
- Condition
- Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
- Faith
- Buddhism and East Asian faiths
- Collection
- Rites of the World
- Era
- 1800 to 1849, Travellers and the costume books
- Stock no.
- f_29245152
- Color
- Hand colored
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Antique print titled 'Dio della Voluttà, Dell'Immortalita'. Lithograph of statues of Chinese Deities: Kin-gan or Chin-hoan, god of tutelage, Ni-ni-fo or Fo-tek god of voluptuousness, and god of immortality with deer and crane. This print originates from 'Il Costume Antico e Moderno (..)' by G. Ferrario.
Artists and Engravers: Giulio Ferrario was founder of the 'Societa Tipografica de Classici Italiani' and served as the director of the Braidense National Library in Milan, Italy.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1823
Overall size: 22 x 14 cm.
Image size: 18 x 12 cm.
Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
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