Pu-Quà. A Fishmonger. Un Marchand de Poisson. The Chinese street vendor for fish, here slicing a carp into pieces. More of them in a tub besides him. Colored stipple by J. Dadley (active before 1797 – after 1803). 1799. Inscribed: Pu-Quà, Cantòn, Delin. / Dadley, London, Sculpt. 35.5 x 25.6 cm.

From Lipperheide Le 17. – With explanation sheet in English + French. – Two sides trimmed inside of the wide white platemark. – On large strong paper.

“ Fresh-water fish, as carp &c. are sold alive in the streets, and the larger sorts are divided and sliced for the accommodation of those who wish to purchase a very small quantity. ”

Offer no. 14,606 / EUR  148. (c. US$ 206.) + shipping

A large selection from Pu-Quà’s colored Chinese professions :
With new Diligence to Work

„ Danke für den wunderbaren (Ridinger-)Scan … der meine Argumentation zur Verwechslung in der Staffierung der Porzellane dokumentarisch bestens belegt. Darf ich um Ihre Zustimmung bitten, ihn in meiner Arbeit zeigen zu dürfen? “

(Herr J. R., 7. Juni 2004)