$1,599
Jowett, Hardy (d. 1936) Chinese Costumes, Illustrations Hand Painted. Peking, China: the Chinese Painting Association of Peiping, [1932]. Small folio, illustrated with twenty-four hand-colored depictions of traditional Chinese clothing, each with an explanatory leaf of text, bound in aqua silk with a floral silk-embroidered panel on the front board, and yellow silk brocade pastedowns, slightly frayed along the edges, 12 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. Estimate $1,500-2,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
