Chinese Mandarin in Winter Court Dress, Antique 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-14276-41
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 small marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
About this sheet
Chinese Mandarin in Winter Court Dress, Antique Print, Jefferys 1749
This refined mid-18th century engraving depicts a Chinese Mandarin in winter attire, illustrating the formal dress and rank of Qing dynasty officials as understood in Enlightenment-era Europe. Published in London in 1749 by Thomas Jefferys, the print belongs to a celebrated series documenting global costumes.
The figure is shown wearing a heavy fur-trimmed robe, layered over flowing garments, with a richly decorated chest panel indicating status. The subdued palette of browns, greens, and soft blues is enhanced by delicate hand coloring, giving warmth and depth to the composition.
Such prints were admired for their educational and decorative qualities, offering European audiences insight into distant cultures. Today they remain highly collectible for their historical and artistic significance.
Framing tips: A dark wood frame with a warm ivory mat enhances the richness of the tones and gives the piece a sophisticated presence.
Special note: This is an original 18th-century engraving, not a reproduction. 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.
