Lot Essay
The church to the right was erected in 1847 and destroyed in the disastrous fire of 1856. For further Canton views see Carl L. Crossman, The China Trade, England, 1991, pp.423-435
PAINTINGS
ANOTHER PROPERTY
ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL
Details
ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL
CIRCA 1850
The hongs at Canton
oil on canvas, some restoration, cut down
Depicting various hongs, including the American, British, French, Dutch and Danish, with various junks moored and sailing
10½ x 17½in. (26.6 x 44.4cm.)
CIRCA 1850
The hongs at Canton
oil on canvas, some restoration, cut down
Depicting various hongs, including the American, British, French, Dutch and Danish, with various junks moored and sailing
10½ x 17½in. (26.6 x 44.4cm.)