Lot Essay
The Yuanmingyuan (Garden Of Perfect Brightness) was built in the 18th century primarily during the reign of the Emperor Qianlong. It was looted and burnt during the Franco-British China campaign of 1860.
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An engraving of the gardens of the Yuanmingyuan
the old Summer Palace near Peking -- 20in. x 34¼in. (50.8cm x 87cm), framed and glazed.
the old Summer Palace near Peking -- 20in. x 34¼in. (50.8cm x 87cm), framed and glazed.
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