LAMQUA II (Canton, China, Circa 1830), China Trade portrait miniature on ivory of Lamqua I, the

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LAMQUA II Canton, China, Circa 1830 China Trade portrait miniature on ivory of Lamqua I, the artist's father. Inscribed in pencil verso "No 2. Lamqua's father aged 52 Canton 1830 To be returned by [?] Sturgis to Tinqua". "Sturgis" refers to Russell Sturgis, Taipan, of Russell & Sturgis, Canton. Housed in its original plaster frame with label for framer T.H. Gladwell, London. Oil, 3.25" x 2.75". Framed 7" x 6.25". The Collection of Nancy & Larry Dickson. Notes: The Northeast Auctions catalog notes the man depicted here is undoubtedly the earlier painter Old Lamqua. "The discovery of this miniature answers the question of the three generations of the Guan family: Spoilum, Lamqua, Sr. and Lamqua." The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.

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