1888 Chromolithograph Palaquin Litter Chair Sofa Couch 18th Century Gild LCH4 IT3 print of an architectural drawing

print of an architectural drawing of the 1858 Grand Prix de Rome d'Architecture

This is an original 1929 black and white print ad for bearings from the Timken Roller Bearing Company of Canton

Block by Marshall Engraving Co

it is an excellent example of the pomo cun style of painting supposedly pioneered by him in which diluted ink is used to create broader strokes with a more dynamic feel to them

The donning of hats during sessions was a long standing tradition

1888 Chromolithograph Palaquin Litter Chair Sofa Couch 18th Century Gild LCH4 IT3 print of an architectural drawingThis is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which features, in fine detail, some of the more luxurious seats one could rest upon during the later half of the 18th century in France. Although not of the simple, elegant style seen during the reign of King Louis XVI, these pieces nevertheless pack quite a visual punch. The litter, seen from two angles, not only makes incredible use of scrollwork and gilding, but is also a work of art as it has