ANONYMOUS (Chinese, 19th century). COURT SCENES/WARRIORS/CRIME AND PUNISHMENTS, 36 sheets of ink and color on rice paper in three albums - Each sheet: app. 13 in. x 8 in. Estimate $400-500
PROVENANCE: Ex-coll Willis S. Paine, son of Nicholas E. Paine, married to Ruby S. Tilden. Willis Paine was Superintendent of the State Banking Department. in New York and wrote most of the state's banking laws during the mid 1800s. These albums were most likely acquired during the couple's honeymoon.
Irregular condition-please request for detailed images
