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Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

384 - China China Days. Temple-Hill Cut-Outs.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
China China Days. Temple-Hill Cut-Outs. Featuring numerous mounted paper cut-outs. Chefoo, (c. 1930). Landscape 4°. Block book with silk covers (edges slightly bleached, minimal staining, front hinge cracked). The paper cuttings originate from the Temple Hill Presbyterian Mission in Chefoo, China. Paper cuttings have a long tradition in China and were often displayed in windows and on walls during the Lunar New Year. They frequently depicted animals, plants and dragons, as well as other figures. These paper cut-outs are divided into categories including landscapes, travel, customs, occupations and curiosities. One double-page spread is devoted to the Chinese zodiac signs and one page features a recipe. – Edges slightly browned. Overall in good condition. Contains numerous mounted paper cut-outs. Block book with silk covers (edges slightly faded, minimally stained, front hinge cracked). - The paper cut-outs originate from the Temple-Hill Presbyterian Mission in Chefoo, China. Paper cutting has a long tradition in China and was often displayed in windows and on walls during the Lunar New Year. They often depicted animals, plants, dragons and other figures. The present paper cut-outs are divided into categories including landscapes, travel, customs, professions and curiosities. One double page is dedicated to the Chinese zodiac, and one page contains a recipe. - Edges slightly browned. Overall in good condition. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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