William Alexander 2 Colored Aquatint Prints of Chinese Mandarins, the first "Portrait of Van-Ta-Zhin Military Mandarine of China" with original biographical page in envelope affixed to back of frame, the margin of the print reads "London, Publish'd July 20, 1797, by G. Nicol Pall mall'" and "W Alexander fecit." The other "Portrait of Chow-Ta-Zhin In his Dress of Ceremony" with original biographical page in envelope affixed to back of frame, the margin of the print reads "London, Published Dec'r 1st, 1799 by G & W Nicol Pall mall"; both with French mats with book-paper and framed. Both appear in good condition, not examined out of frames. Visible height of art 10 7/8 inches (27.7 cm.) X visible width of art 8 7/8 inches (22.5 cm.). NOTE: From 1792-94 the artist William Alexander was employed as draftsman on the first British envoy to China. This landmark expedition hoped to negotiate more favorable terms of trade for Britain in China & the Far East. With his numerous illustrated books published on his return to London, Alexander was responsible for the Chinoiserie craze of the period. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.

NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.