Lady of China in Elegant Court Dress, 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-14276-43
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 toning and light spotting. Minor wear and small marginal losses. Plate mark visible.
About this sheet
Lady of China in Elegant Court Dress, Antique Print, Jefferys, 1749
This graceful engraving depicts a Lady of China in refined court dress, reflecting European fascination with Chinese elegance during the 18th century. Published by Thomas Jefferys in London in 1749, the print forms part of an important series of ethnographic costume studies.
The figure is portrayed in flowing layered garments with delicate ornamentation and soft hand coloring. The harmonious palette of reds, greens, and creams enhances the sense of refinement and movement.
These works were prized for their beauty and educational value, offering stylized glimpses into foreign courts. Today they remain timeless decorative pieces.
Framing tips: Best presented in a warm wood frame with a wide neutral mat to emphasize the delicate colors and vertical elegance.
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.
