Lot 977: 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.