IMPORTANT CHINESE TRADE PORTRAIT OF A HONG MERCHANT OF THE THIRD RANK.

Oil on linen. By an unknown 19th century Chinese artist. The three quarter portrait shows a bald headed man with mustache wearing a gray/black robe with blue collar, a rank badge at chest. His red hat with blue ball sets to his right. Housed in a 19th century carved wood frame. SIZE: 33-1/2″ h x 25-1/2″ w. Overall 40-3/4″ h x 33-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Exhibited at the Museum of The American China Trade, Milton, MA in 1977 (Incoming loan receipt accompanies lot). Also accompanying the lot are two letters for insuring the painting, one from Orrin Colley, 1978, and Roland Hammond, 1984. CONDITION: The surface with an all over spider webbed craquelure, otherwise canvas is very good. 49074-1 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 4097

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

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
	4097	$18,960.00	IMPORTANT CHINESE TRADE PORTRAIT OF A HONG MERCHANT OF THE THIRD RANK. Oil on linen. By an unknown 19th century Chinese artist. The three quarter portrait shows a bald headed man with mustache wearing a gray/black robe with blue collar, a rank badge at chest. His red hat with blue ball sets to his right. Housed in a 19th century carved wood frame. SIZE: 33-1/2″ h x 25-1/2″ w. Overall 40-3/4″ h x 33-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Exhibited at the Museum of The American China Trade, Milton, MA in 1977 (Incoming loan receipt accompanies lot). Also accompanying the lot are two letters for insuring the painting, one from Orrin Colley, 1978, and Roland Hammond, 1984. CONDITION: The surface with an all over spider webbed craquelure, otherwise canvas is very good. 49074-1 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 4097 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 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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IMPORTANT CHINESE TRADE PORTRAIT OF A HONG MERCHANT OF THE THIRD RANK.