A MAP OF CHINA PUBLISHED BY D'ANVILLE IN HIS ATLAS NOUVELLE ATLAS DE CHINE, PARIS, CIRCA 1730
ink and colour on paper, framed and glazed, image 62 by 53cm Footnote: In 1708-1716, the Kangxi emperor ordered a surveying of China. A copy of these surveys were sent back to Paris and the Royal cartographer D' Anville was commissioned to draw this map, which was the first really reasonably accurate picture of that remote land. 巴黎，约1730年，唐维尔《中国新图集》中地图一张ink and colour on paper, framed and glazed, image 62 by 53cm Footnote: In 1708-1716, the Kangxi emperor ordered a surveying of China. A copy of these surveys were sent back to Paris and the Royal cartographer D' Anville was commissioned to draw this map, which was the first really reasonably accurate picture of that remote land.
Examined framed, overall good condition with the exception of some creasing along the original fold lines, and a circa 12cm verical tear to the lower left side along an original fold line. Condition Report: we are pleased to provide you with general guidance on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the Lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the Lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the Lot remains with the purchaser and prospective buyers should inspect each Lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
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ink and colour on paper, framed and glazed, image 62 by 53cm Footnote: In 1708-1716, the Kangxi emperor ordered a surveying of China. A copy of these surveys were sent back to Paris and the Royal cartographer D' Anville was commissioned to draw this map, which was the first really reasonably accurate picture of that remote land. 巴黎，约1730年，唐维尔《中国新图集》中地图一张ink and colour on paper, framed and glazed, image 62 by 53cm Footnote: In 1708-1716, the Kangxi emperor ordered a surveying of China. A copy of these surveys were sent back to Paris and the Royal cartographer D' Anville was commissioned to draw this map, which was the first really reasonably accurate picture of that remote land.
Examined framed, overall good condition with the exception of some creasing along the original fold lines, and a circa 12cm verical tear to the lower left side along an original fold line. Condition Report: we are pleased to provide you with general guidance on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the Lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the Lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the Lot remains with the purchaser and prospective buyers should inspect each Lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
