A Chinese export ricepaper album

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A Chinese export ricepaper album
containing six leaves depicting scenes relating to the life of Napoleon including views of St Helena, boats with their sails unfurled before a harbour, a view of Napoleon's tomb, houses set in tree strewn, mountainous landscapes, one with a seated figure before two hounds and a bust portrait of Napoleon on his death bed -- each leaf 4¼in. x 6¾in. (10.8cms x 17cms), 18th century, (slight damages).
See Colour Plate and Illustration.
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