Chinese Lady in Traditional Dress, Antique Costume Print, Jefferys, 1749
€ 325
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1749
Mapmaker / artist
Thomas Jefferys, London, 1749
Technique
Engraving with original hand color
Sheet size
32.1 × 24.9 cm (12.6 × 9.8 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14276-45
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Good condition with age-related toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
About this sheet
Antique Costume Print Another Chinese Lady Traditional Dress Jefferys 1749
This refined engraving presents another Chinese lady in traditional dress, offering further variation within the series of costume studies published by Thomas Jefferys in 1749.
The figure wears layered garments with flowing sleeves and intricate detailing, complemented by a decorative headdress. The soft hand coloring in greens and golds creates a harmonious and balanced composition.
As part of a wider series, the print reflects both artistic interpretation and historical curiosity, making it a compelling collectible piece.
Condition: Good condition with age-related toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
Framing tips: Works beautifully in a warm wood or black frame with a generous mat to highlight the soft tones and vertical composition.
Special note: This is an original 18th-century engraving, not a reproduction. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The print is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be on scale with the original.
