An album of some of the earliest photographs ever taken of China and imperial Peking goes under the hammer in London next week.
Taken by Anglo-Italian photojournalist Felice Beato in 1860, the 18 rare images depict a never-before-seen panorama of the capital and the only known image of the Summer Palace before it was torched by British and French troops shortly afterwards.
Because of the photos’ rarity, auctioneer Sotheby’s expects the collection to attract £200,000 (HK$2.4 million). Reported by S.China Morning Post 2 hours ago.
Taken by Anglo-Italian photojournalist Felice Beato in 1860, the 18 rare images depict a never-before-seen panorama of the capital and the only known image of the Summer Palace before it was torched by British and French troops shortly afterwards.
Because of the photos’ rarity, auctioneer Sotheby’s expects the collection to attract £200,000 (HK$2.4 million). Reported by S.China Morning Post 2 hours ago.