1922 PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPH BY AH FONG, SHANGHAI.

1922 Shanghai, China. A panoramic photograph described as “XMas hunt 1922. Photo Ah Fong”. Panoramic photo of approximately 100 English gentlemen on horseback, preparing for a typical English fox hunt near Shanghai, China. In the background and on left end are large groups of Chinese helpers and onlookers. The photo mounted on a background of silver gilt and block printed Chinese paper and framed in a simple white painted and silver gilt frame. Ah Fong was active in photography from the late 19th century and well known and acclaimed for his photo essays on the Sino-Japanese hostilities that was published in 1937. Also well known for documenting “The Rape of Nanking”. Showing that the Japanese denials were lies. Fong was a Chinese photographer trained by Western photographers around Canton. SIZE: 7-1/2″ X 52″. Overall 21″ X 65″. CONDITION: Good, laid down, minor edge tears prior to laying down are evident, no glass. 46509-7 (100-200) – Lot 1581

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1581	$363.00	1922 PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPH BY AH FONG, SHANGHAI. 1922 Shanghai, China. A panoramic photograph described as “XMas hunt 1922. Photo Ah Fong”. Panoramic photo of approximately 100 English gentlemen on horseback, preparing for a typical English fox hunt near Shanghai, China. In the background and on left end are large groups of Chinese helpers and onlookers. The photo mounted on a background of silver gilt and block printed Chinese paper and framed in a simple white painted and silver gilt frame. Ah Fong was active in photography from the late 19th century and well known and acclaimed for his photo essays on the Sino-Japanese hostilities that was published in 1937. Also well known for documenting “The Rape of Nanking”. Showing that the Japanese denials were lies. Fong was a Chinese photographer trained by Western photographers around Canton. SIZE: 7-1/2″ X 52″. Overall 21″ X 65″. CONDITION: Good, laid down, minor edge tears prior to laying down are evident, no glass. 46509-7 (100-200) – Lot 1581 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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1922 PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPH BY AH FONG, SHANGHAI.