$1,400
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Auction: March 12, 2019 10:00:00 AM EDT
With label of the artist, located at No. 46, Wellington Street, the first album comprising 12 images with captions, depicting the life of a Mandarin from birth to death; the second album with 12 images depicting trial, torture and punishment of criminals, all edged with pale blue silk ribbon.
Albums H: 9 3/4 in., 24.8cm; W: 14 1/4 in., 36cmProvenance: Sold Freemans Philadelphia, October 8, 1998
Acquired from the above by the present owner: Property from a private Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia collection.