The 2025 December Auction - Sale 346 (December 13 - December 16, 2025)
Sale 346
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consisting of three sheets combined to form a complete scene. It depicts the Japanese warship Saikyo Maru engaging the Qing Beiyang Fleet’s ironclads Dingyuan and Zhenyuan during the Battle of Pungdo in the First Sino-Japanese War. The print vividly portrays the naval combat with dramatic intensity and visual impact, reflecting the ukiyo-e style of depicting modern warfare. The work is well-preserved and holds historical, artistic, and collectible value.
It depicts the Japanese army’s victory at the Battle of A-san during the early stages of the First Sino-Japanese War, securing Japan’s strategic position in Korea. The print is well-preserved and holds historical, artistic, and collectible value.
consisting of three sheets combined to form a complete scene, The artwork vividly portrays the Japanese assault on the forts at Port Arthur, reflecting the Meiji-period ukiyo-e style of depicting modern warfare. The triptych is well-preserved and holds significant historical, artistic, and collectible value.
The artwork vividly portrays the intense naval engagement between the Qing Beiyang Fleet and the Japanese Combined Fleet. The Battle of the Yellow Sea, fought on September 17, 1894, was the largest naval engagement of the war. The print depicts warships from both sides, reflecting the fierce combat. The Beiyang Fleet suffered heavy losses, with several ships sunk and officers such as Admiral Ding Ruchang and Dingyuan’s commander Deng Shichang killed in action. Following the battle, control of the Yellow Sea passed to the Japanese fleet, decisively impacting the later stages of the war. The print is well-preserved and holds significant historical and collectible value.
which can be assembled to form a complete scene. The artwork illustrates the Japanese Imperial Navy’s Kawakaze-class destroyer “Sazanami” engaging and sinking Russian warships during the battle. The “Sazanami” played an active role in the war, and the Battle of Port Arthur in 1904 was a key engagement of the conflict. The print is well-preserved and holds significant historical and artistic collectible value, reflecting the ukiyo-e style portrayal of modern warfare.
both frammed. Interesting.
endorsed "Not Transferable". Extremely rare. In good condition.
including study of mint and used stamps and many nice covers. We noted CNC & Gold Yuan issues mixed franking covers, Oversea Chinese Remittance cover with GY issues, nice international airmail rate covers during hyper-inflation period. A nice collection. Viewing is highly recommedned.
including Shanghai Dah Yeh ovpt., Shanghai San Yi ovpt., and Shanghai Union Press ovpt., with study of mint and used stamps. We noted some nice varieties with high catalog values. A nice collection. Viewing is highly recommedned.
plus 6 Shensi Surch. Unit stamps. VF-F.
unused without gum as issued. Toned. F-VF.
attached with E & C Limited Certificate. This issue is known for the prevalence of forgeries; genuine examples are extremely rare and difficult to authenticate. This is the plate stamp from《China Silver Yuan Stamps》editted by Mr. Patrick Choy in Page 157 Picture (4-15).