Lady of China in Court Attire, Antique Print, Jefferys, 1749
€ 345
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-14276-44
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 overall condition with age toning and minor spotting. Some edge wear and marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
About this sheet
Lady of China in Court Attire, Antique Print, Jefferys, 1749
This elegant engraving shows another Lady of China in elaborate court attire, highlighting variations in dress and ornamentation within Chinese society. Published by Thomas Jefferys in 1749, it reflects the European interest in global costume.
The figure is adorned in richly layered garments with bold decorative panels and a distinctive headdress. The careful hand coloring adds vibrancy, particularly in the purples, blues, and reds.
The print offers both visual appeal and cultural insight, making it a desirable addition to collections of early ethnographic imagery.
Framing tips: A dark or ebonized frame with a wide mat enhances contrast and brings focus to the intricate costume.
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.
