Junk Collection (#4)

Chinese junk

Secondhand furniture dealer, Victorian period

Eviction of squatters, Harrow Road, London, 17 June 1974 -- a policeman stands guard outside the property, from where all the squatters belongings have been put out on the pavement. Date: 1974

El Rastro, Madrid, 1922 (oil on canvas)
IND86487 El Rastro, Madrid, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Gutierrez Solana, Jose (1886-1945); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025686
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025683
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025682
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025677
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025679
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025676
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025675
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

The valley below seen from advertised "lookout point. ", Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939
Washington, Yakima Valley. The valley below seen from advertised " lookout point." See general caption number 33

Possibly: The valley below seen from advertised "lookout point", Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939
[Untitled, possibly related to: Washington, Yakima Valley. The valley below seen from advertised " lookout point." See general caption number 33d]

View off Singapore - Chinese Junk Lying at Anchor, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View off Singapore - Chinese Junk Lying at Anchor, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Portefaix coreens from the port of Tchemoulpo (South Korea) to the arrival of the junks - Illustration of the journey
LSE4087151 Portefaix coreens from the port of Tchemoulpo (South Korea) to the arrival of the junks - Illustration of the journey in Korea by Doctor Hagen after a photograph of Count J

Twilight on Sumida River Japanese print by Shunsho Katsukawa (active 1780 - 1795), 1781-1789. Dim. 0, 37x0, 25m
JLJ4564755 Twilight on Sumida River Japanese print by Shunsho Katsukawa (active 1780 - 1795), 1781-1789. Dim. 0, 37x0, 25m

The Congestion in Paris - Les embarras de Paris au 18th century - engraving by Francois Guerard de 1710
XEE4155351 The Congestion in Paris - Les embarras de Paris au 18th century - engraving by Francois Guerard de 1710 by Guerard

Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves
5912668 Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Chinese tea farmers using monkeys to gather tea leaves, Camellia sinensis)

Cover of "L Assiette au Beurre", Satirique en Colours, 1902_10_18: Les Gueux - Architecture Urbanisme
ICA4879611 Cover of " " L Assiette au Beurre", Satirique en Colours, 1902_10_18: Les Gueux - Architecture Urbanisme, Misere

L Assiette au Beurre, number 93, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_1_10: Paris, Arc de triomphe, Metro - Paris (lithograph)
ICA4880993 L Assiette au Beurre, number 93, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_1_10: Paris, Arc de triomphe, Metro - Paris (lithograph) by Cadel, Eugene (1865-1940); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre)

Sweden, Smaland, Ryd, Kyrko Mosse Car Cemetery, former junkyard now pubic park, junked cars

Bay, Vietnam (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Junks in the bay

Old Junks, c. 1868. Creator: John Thomson
Old Junks, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xix from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume ii" (1873)

A Canton Trading Junk, c. 1868. Creator: John Thomson
A Canton Trading Junk, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. viii from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume i" (1873)

Grenier, 1842 / 50, printed 1965. Creator: Hippolyte Bayard
Grenier, 1842/50, printed 1965. [Attic]. Gelatin silver print, no. 22 from the portfolio " Bayard: xxv calotypes, 1842-1850" (1965); edition 14/50

Article and cartoon on Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), prefet of the Seine
JLJ4655672 Article and cartoon on Eugene Poubelle (1831-1907), prefet of the Seine and inventor of garbage cans in 1884. 10/04/1885

Illustration of Marcel Capy (1865-1941) in Le Lire, 28 / 05 / 10 - Le jeu des petits papiers
ICA4864173 Illustration of Marcel Capy (1865-1941) in Le Lire, 28/05/10 - Le jeu des petits papiers... gras - Hobbies, Picnic, Gastronomy cook by Capy, Marcel Amable O.L

Salubrite publique, 1882: installation in a Parisian building of a Peumatic drain system
XEE4178336 Salubrite publique, 1882: installation in a Parisian building of a Peumatic drain system Jean Baptiste Berlier (1841-1911) to treat garbage

Garbage box, the new truck rue du Cherche Midi (Cherche-Midi) in Paris
XEE4178239 Garbage box, the new truck rue du Cherche Midi (Cherche-Midi) in Paris. Men and women picking up waste on a street in Paris to put it in a cart, thus cleaning up life

Earth magnetism: ancient Chinese junk using the first comps
XEE4140832 Earth magnetism: ancient Chinese junk using the first comps. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

The Old Curiosity Shop (oil on canvas)
CH426429 The Old Curiosity Shop (oil on canvas) by Chapman, John Watkins (1832-1903); 50.8x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk)
3931007 Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 29.8x1004.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Waiting for an Offer, pub. 1874 (engraving)
1144565 Waiting for an Offer, pub. 1874 (engraving) by Sheppard, William Ludlow (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: African American junk dealer haggling the price of items, including a gun)

A Society of Antiquaries (engraving)
816366 A Society of Antiquaries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Society of Antiquaries)

The Lucky Charms Pile (Colour Litho)
2777952 The Lucky Charms Pile (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pile of good luck charms)

A Chinese girl and baby (colour litho)
2794655 A Chinese girl and baby (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chinese girl and baby)

Chinese river life (colour litho)
3104476 Chinese river life (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese river life)

Sailing junk on the Whangpu River, Shanghai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: sailing junk on the Whangpu River, opposite the Bund, Shanghai, China

Timber junk, sailing boat, Shanghai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: timber junk, sailing boat, Shanghai, China

Rag and Bone man collecting in London mews
A Rag and Bone man (or totter) collecting material in a London mews. Date: circa 1960s

Pine tree shaped as a junk / boat Japan, late 19th century

Large Japanese trading ship, junk Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Follaton House, seat of Stanley Carey, Totnes Devon. Built by the architect George Stanley Repton in 1826. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1827

Page from The Bystander reporting on the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924. Illustration by Howard K. Elcock show the Hong Kong gateway, with a Chinese junk and shops. Date: 1924

View of the Hongs at Canton with the Danish, Austrian, American, Swedish
BON77779 View of the Hongs at Canton with the Danish, Austrian, American, Swedish, British and Dutch factories (oil on copper) by Chinese School (19th century)

European Factories at Canton, plate 23 from Sketches of China
STC105086 European Factories at Canton, plate 23 from Sketches of China, engraved by Eugene Ciceri (1813-90) 1842 (tinted litho) by Borget

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"Discovering the Beauty in Junk: From Cheeseburgers to Chinese Junks" Indulge in a mouthwatering feast of cheeseburger and chips, while your taste buds dance with delight over the colorful explosion of Smarties. But beyond these delectable treats lies a world where junk takes on an entirely different meaning. In the vibrant cityscape of Hong Kong, China, Asia, immerse yourself in the captivating painting that is its skyline. Gaze upon the mesmerizing view of Hong Kong Island as it proudly stands against the backdrop of endless possibilities. And just off its shores, witness the grace and elegance of a Chinese junk sailing through Victoria Harbour. Venture further into Vietnam's Halong Bay, where nature's masterpiece unfolds before your eyes. The serene waters embrace towering limestone karsts, creating an ethereal landscape that seems straight out of a dream. Here too, you may stumble upon Vietnamese junks gliding gracefully across this enchanting bay. But not all forms are found at sea or within picturesque landscapes; sometimes they hide amidst piles of scrap metal waiting to be discovered by two young men with curious minds and skilled hands. In their search for hidden treasures within discarded objects lie stories untold and potential rebirths awaiting. Travel back in time to Ejiri at Tokaido through a woodblock print from c. 1830 by Hiroshige Utagawa. Standing on Tago Bay's shore transports you to an era when simplicity reigned supreme – reminding us that even amidst chaos and modernity, beauty can still be found in simplicity. And let us not forget those guilty pleasures we often crave - chicken nuggets paired perfectly with golden French fries - culinary delights that have become synonymous with comfort food around the globe. So next time you encounter "junk, " remember there is more than meets the eye. Whether it's savoring delicious snacks or exploring breathtaking landscapes adorned by traditional Chinese junks, the world is filled with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.