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YOUQUA (ACTIVE 1840-1870) The Hongs of Canton, circa 1855

YOUQUA (ACTIVE 1840-1870) The Hongs of Canton, circa 1855 Oil on canvas, framed. 44cm (17 1/2in) high x 77cm (36 1/2in) wide.

YOUQUA (ACTIVE 1840-1870) OR STUDIO OF The Great Wall of China

YOUQUA (ACTIVE 1840-1870) OR STUDIO OF The Great Wall of China Oil on canvas, framed. 31.8cm (12 1/2in) high x 72.4cm (28 1/2in) wide.

YOUQUA (19TH CENTURY) Boat Studies

YOUQUA (19TH CENTURY) Boat Studies Album containing ten leaves, ink and colour on pith paper, depicting studies of boats, stamped 'Youqua Painter, Old Street, No. 34' to the inner leaf. Each leaf 18cm x 27.5cm (7in x 10 3/4in).

Attributed to Youqua (active 1840-1870)

Attributed to Youqua (active 1840-1870) 'Portraits' Gouache on pith paper, 29cm x 18.5cm, mounted in glazed frames (6). 清十九世紀中期 煜呱（傳）水粉繪人像通草畫一組六幅，玻璃鏡框

Youqua (Chinese, active 1840-1870)

Youqua (Chinese, active 1840-1870) Interior scenes Gouache on pith paper, album of six leaves with original silk mounts, the verso of the cover stamped 'Youqua Painter, Old Street no. 34', each leaf 18.5cm x 28cm. The address label is that of the painter's studio in Canton. Cf. Carl Crossman, The Decorative Arts of China (1991), pp. 134 and 201 (plate 106). 煜呱 六開冊通草繪畫集

Youqua (Chinese, active circa 1840-1870) An album of twelve leaves of insect studies album size 24.8 x 32.4cm (9 3/4 x 12 3/4in).

Youqua (Chinese, active circa 1840-1870) An album of twelve leaves of insect studies a label stamped 'Youqua Painter, Old Street, No.34' (affixed to the first sheet in the album) gouache on pith paper album size 24.8 x 32.4cm (9 3/4 x 12 3/4in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

Youqua (Chinese, fl. 1840-1870) "Hongs of Canton," Ca. 1855

Youqua (Chinese, fl. 1840-1870) "The Hongs of Canton," c. 1855, oil on canvas. Framed. Provenance: Martyn Gregory, London; ex. collection Charlene Harris. Size: 17.5'' x 30.5'', 44 x 77 cm (stretcher); 23.5'' x 36.5'', 60 x 93 cm (frame). Carl L. Crossman calls Youqua "...unquestionably the finest painter of this period on a grand scale" (The Decorative Arts of The China Trade, p. 138).

YOUQUA (China, Active 1840-1870), Extremely fine set of four watercolor paintings depicting Canton, Shanghai, Macao and Amoy harbors, circa 1863.

YOUQUA China, Active 1840-1870 Extremely fine set of four watercolor paintings depicting Canton, Shanghai, Macao and Amoy harbors, circa 1863. Each scene is identified in black ink in the lower margin and is surrounded by parallel line borders. The set is outstandingly detailed and exhibits dramatic lighting and shading and exceptional color density. One with label verso "Youqua Painter Old Street No 34 Queensroad No 107.". 1) "Canton 1863". Also marked in black ink lower left "Hai Nam". The harbor is filled with assorted Chinese vessels and is lined by two-story buildings, one fronted by an American flag flying from a tall flagpole. The very calm water is composed of fine horizontal bands of color. 9.25" x 12.375". 2) "Shanghai", also titled in black ink lower left "Above the Ocean". The harbor is fronted by stately two-story buildings and is filled with a variety of Chinese vessels as well as an English two-masted schooner and four Western ships, two flying American flags, one flying a British flag and the other a French flag. Several finely detailed figures visible on the vessels, engaged in various pursuits. Like in "Canton", the water here is very calm and is composed of fine horizontal bands of color. 9.25" x 12.375". 3) "Macao". Also marked in black ink lower left "G. Mum" and faintly inscribed in pencil lower right "The Gate[?]", possibly referring to the Portas de Cerco, the Barrier Gate separating the Macau Peninsula from mainland China. The gently curving harbor is surrounded by rows of elegant two-story buildings, a residential neighborhood and distant hills, one topped with a fort-like structure and another with a temple-like building. One of the buildings on the waterfront is fronted by a flag on a flagpole, possibly an American flag. Several assorted Chinese vessels and a small Western sloop fill the harbor, and many finely detailed figures are visible on the vessels and on shore. The calm water is composed of fine concentric bands. 9.5" x 12.125". 4) "Amoy". A wide array of buildings, some flying French and Dutch flags, line the bustling harbor filled with assorted Chinese vessels and a British-flagged sloop. Two of the vessels in the foreground are flying vibrant green and red flags and have detailed figures maneuvering the craft. In the distance are rolling hills. The calm water here is also composed of fine horizontal bands. 9.5" x 12.5". Each painting is tacked at a few points to a light blue silk ribbon, which is tacked at a few points to a backing sheet; the mounting is easily removable. Housed in contemporary mahogany frames with reverse-painted black and gilt mats and metal plaques marked "Youqua".

Attributed to Youqua (fl.1840-1870) A view at Bocca Tigris with a Cus

Attributed to Youqua (fl.1840-1870) A view at Bocca Tigris with a Customs junk, an American paddle-steamer and other shipping; The Whampoa Pagoda; and The Folly Fort at Canton oil on canvas oval 17 3/8 x 13in. (44.2 x 33cm.) three (3) ,

PAIR OF YOUQUA (ACT. 1840-1880), ATTRIBUTED, CHINESE EXPORT LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS

PAIR OF YOUQUA (ACT. 1840-1880), ATTRIBUTED, CHINESE EXPORT LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS, oil on canvas, each on original stretcher retaining artist's red-and-white printed label attached verso, which reads in part, "Youqua Painter / old Street No. 34??", likely original gilt frames.

Attributed to Youqua (act.1840-1870) Interior Portraits (2)

Attributed to Youqua (act.1840-1870) Interior Portraits Oil on canvas, giltwood frames, on the back red printed labels reading Youqua Painter/Old Street No. 34. Each: 23cm (9in) x 27cm (10 5/8in). (2). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

Attributed to Youqua (act. 1840-1870) Interior portraits

Attributed to Youqua (act. 1840-1870) Interior portraitsOil on canvas, giltwood frames, on the back red printed labels reading Youqua Painter/Old Street No. 34.Each: 23cm (9in) x 27cm (10 5/8in) (2). The artist Youqua had premises at No.34, Old Street, presumably Old China Street, Canton, and also at No.107, Queen's Road. He and his studio were responsible for a variety of high quality export paintings, including views of Hong Kong harbour and other treaty ports.Compare with a larger set of four interior scenes by Youqua sold at Christie's Paris, 20 June 2017, lot 87

att. Youqua or Studio (fl. 1840-1870), The Great Wall of China

oil on canvas, presented in a later frame, unsigned. Stretcher 12.5 x 28 3/8 in. Depicting travelers along the Great Wall based likely on drawings by Lt. John Bradley Wood of the 31st Regiment of Foot. See Martyn Gregory Catalogue 97, Images of the East: Historical pictures by Chinese and Western Artists 1750-1950, 2017 - 2018, no. 96, for a similar version of this painting. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

YOUQUA (act. 1840-1880) Whampoa Pagoda and

YOUQUA (act. 1840-1880) Whampoa Pagoda and Dahangjiao, a pair, one inscribed and dated 1873 verso, gouache, each 19cm x 14cm Provenance: Originally from the collection of Mr & Mrs Stepney-Gulston

Youqua (active 1840-70), a ricepaper album

Youqua (active 1840-70), a ricepaper album containing twelve landscape images of junks before a folly fort and mountains, brightly coloured fruits and flowers and various species of birds amongst flowering trees and rockwork, inscribed in ink to the first page 'Margueritta Mansell Sept.29th.1843', with paper label 'Youqua Painter, Old Street No 34' to reverse of first page -- each image approx. 6¾in. x 10¾in. (17.1cm. x 27.3cm.); and a second ricepaper album containing twelve portrait images of labourers working through the various processes of producing tea, inscribed in ink to the first page 'Margueritta Mansell 1843' -- each image approx. 10¼in. x 6¾in. (26cm. x 17.1cm.), both with silk brocade covers. (2)

Youqua (active 1840-1870)

Youqua (active 1840-1870) An album of twelve leaves of flower-studies in gouache on pith paper, glued in an album with silk covers, with label inscribed 'Youqua Painter, Old Street, No. 34', some damages to the pith paper Each leaf 20 x 30 cm., the album 25 x 33 cm.

Youqua (active 1840-1870)

Youqua (active 1840-1870) An album of twelve leaves of gouache on pith-paper depicting studies of butterflies amongst flower sprays, in silk covers, with label 'Youqua Painter, Old Street, No.34' Each leaf 20.5 x 29.3 cm.

Youqua (active c.1840-1880)

Whampoa Pagoda; and Dahangjiao Fort oil on canvas oval 17 3/8 x 12 3/4 in. (44.1 x 32.4cm.) (2)

CHINESE SCHOOL, YOUQUA CIRCA 1860-70 HONG KONG ISLAND

CIRCA 1860-70 HONG KONG ISLAND measurements note 43cm by 75cm., 17in by 29 1/2 in. oil on canvas, contemporary gilt slip and carved ebonised frame, remnants of applied paper label, printed `Youqua' to slip

A Chinese album of ricepaper paintings, 19th Century

Containing twelve leaves depicting studies of vases of flowers, dishes of fruit, scholars objects and items of antiquity, resting on wood stands and low tables, stamped Youqua -- each leaf 7in. x 10 1/2 in. (17.8cm x 26.6cm).

A Chinese album of ricepaper paintings, 19th Century

Containing eleven leaves depicting studies of a variety of fish, stamped Youqua -- each leaf 7in. x 10 1/2 in. (17.8cm x 26.6cm).

A Chinese album of ricepaper paintings, 19th Century

Containing twelve leaves depicting scenes of tea production, stamped Youqua -- each leaf 7 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in. (19cm x 26.6cm); and a part album containing eight leaves depicting scenes of ladies and gentlemen seated beside tables with attendants to the side -- each leaf 7 1/4 in. x 11 1/4 in. (18.5cm x 28.5cm). (2)

A Chinese album of ricepaper paintings, 19th Century

Containing ten leaves, depicting studies of junks and sampans, stamped Youqua - each leaf 6 3/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. (17cm x 26cm).

Youqua (active 1840-1870)

An interior with Chinese women and their attendants: and Chinese women and attendants in a courtyard garden both with the artist's trade label 'Youqua Painter/old Street no 34' on the stretchers oil on canvas 18 x 29 3/4 in. (45.7 x 75.6cm.) Youqua was based in Hong Kong and Canton. For a brief review of his work, and the output of his contemporaries and their studios, specialising in silk covered pith paper watercolour albums produced for export, see C.L.Crossman, The Decorative Arts of the China Trade, Woodbridge, 1991, pp.198-202. (2)

Youqua (Chinese, fl. 1840-1860)

Chinese ladies engaged in idle pursuit, a pair bears studio label on reverse oil on canvas 45.7 x 76.2 cm. (18 x 30 in.) (2).

Youqua, (Chinese, active 1840-70)

View of the Hongs at Canton. Original Youqua label affixed to stretcher on reverse. Oil on canvas depicting Canton with the two new buildings on the right prior to the erection of the church in 1847. An unusual feature is the Red Ensign flying in front of the British factory rather than the usual Union Jack, 18 x 24 in., in a period Chinese beveled frame. Condition: Restorations and craquelure. Provenance: According to family tradition this painting descended through the family to the great grandchildren of a man who was a supercargo for Crocker and Sturgis of Boston.

YOUQUA (ACTIVE 1840-1870)

An album of thirteen studies of exotic birds, including parrot, shrike, mandarin duck, pheasant, golden pheasant, and birds of paradise bodycolour on pith paper each leaf 71/4 x 10 5/8 in. (18.5 x 27 cm.), original silk covers, stamped Youqua Painter, Old Street No.34.

YOUQUA (ACTIVE 1840-1870)

An album of ten studies of exotic fruit, vegetables and flowers bodycolour on pith paper each leaf 71/2 x 101/2 in. (19 x 26.7 cm.), original silk covers, stamped Youqua Painter, Old Street, No.34 NOTES For a discussion on pith paper paintings, see C. L. Crossmann, The Decorative Arts of the China Trade, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1991, pp.200-202, and colour plate 70 and pls. 105 and 106 for examples of Youqua's pith paper work and label.

RARE CHINA TRADE VIEW ON THE PEARL RIVER WITH WESTERN SHIPPING FROM A FORT ON SHORE, ATTRIBUTED TO YOUQUA. A closely related view was sold by Northeast Auctions in August 1999, lot 880. Oil on canvas.18 x 23 inches.

RARE AND UNUSUAL CHINA TRADE PAINTING OF THE BURNING OF AN AMERICAN SHIP AT SEA BY YOUQUA (ACT. 1845-1885), WITH RED-PRINTED PAPER LABEL "YOUQUA, PAINTER, OLD STREET, N.

34." This finely delineated painting with rescue boats flying American flags, and sailors watching the sinking of their vessel, may have been copied by Youqua from an American print. Such views of American misfortunes at sea painted by Chinese artists are rarely seen. Oil on canvas. 8 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches.