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Old Master Print of the Surrender of the Turfan, by Ignatius Sichelbarth
Stock number: 18705
Zoom ImageCartographer(s)
Jean Damascene
Title
Surrender of the Turfan
First Published
Paris, 1774
This Edition
1774
Size
51.2 x 90 cms
Technique
Condition
excellent
Price
$ 22,500.00
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Description
The Chief of Us (Turfan) surrenders with his city in 1759, the Tartars presenting tributes. One of a rare series of sixteen views, engraved for Qianlong in France under the supervision of C.N. Cochin, celebrating the emperor's victory over the muslims of Eastern Turkestan (Xingiang). This view records the surrender of Huo Jisi of Turfan in 1758. Large showpiece.
From a drawing by Jesuit Jean Damascene, to commemorate the Emperor Qianlong's victory in Central Asia 1755-59. Unobtainable and important view. Of exceptional importance and rarity.
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