Lot Essay
According to Martyn Gregory's catalogue, the combination of ships here was to be seen at Whampoa only in the years 1785, 1786 and 1787.
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The anchorage at Whampoa Island with Dutch, British, Swedish, French, Danish, Spanish and American moored offshore
Details
Chinese School, circa 1786
The anchorage at Whampoa Island with Dutch, British, Swedish, French, Danish, Spanish and American moored offshore
oil on canvas laid down on panel
13 ¾ x 23 ½in. (34.9 x 59.6cm.)
The anchorage at Whampoa Island with Dutch, British, Swedish, French, Danish, Spanish and American moored offshore
oil on canvas laid down on panel
13 ¾ x 23 ½in. (34.9 x 59.6cm.)
Provenance
with John Howell Books, San Francisco.
Kennth and Nancy Main Collection, USA.
with Martyn Gregory, London, 2014-15 (Catalogue 92, Hong Kong and the China Trade, no.35).
Kennth and Nancy Main Collection, USA.
with Martyn Gregory, London, 2014-15 (Catalogue 92, Hong Kong and the China Trade, no.35).
Brought to you by
Nicholas Lambourn