A Large Embroidered Silk 'Birthday' Panel
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A Large Embroidered Silk 'Birthday' Panel
GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)
清光緒 1878年作紅地刺繡仙人祝壽掛帳
of crimson satin ground with borders of various immortals, dragons, phoenix, and flowers embroidered in silk and couched with gilt wrapped threads surrounding a central inscription celebrating the birthday of Mr. Liang's mother dated to the third year of the Guangxu period corresponding to 1878, mounted on busk linen, with two hanging pendants suspended from a wooden mount.
Approximate length 128 x width 74 in., 325.12 x 187.9 cm.
Property from a Corporate Art Collection
For a similar example, please see Victoria & Albert Museum, accession no. T.159-1964
GUANGXU PERIOD (1875-1908)
清光緒 1878年作紅地刺繡仙人祝壽掛帳
of crimson satin ground with borders of various immortals, dragons, phoenix, and flowers embroidered in silk and couched with gilt wrapped threads surrounding a central inscription celebrating the birthday of Mr. Liang's mother dated to the third year of the Guangxu period corresponding to 1878, mounted on busk linen, with two hanging pendants suspended from a wooden mount.
Approximate length 128 x width 74 in., 325.12 x 187.9 cm.
Property from a Corporate Art Collection
For a similar example, please see Victoria & Albert Museum, accession no. T.159-1964
Condition
The backing and overall integrity of the panel are intact. The satin ground fragile, with tears throughout, though largely concentrated near the top of the work, likely form weight of suspension. Some looses threads in embroidery work. Current mounting intact and can be rolled for shipping.
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For condition inquiries please contact asian@hindmanauctions.com
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A Large Embroidered Silk 'Birthday' Panel
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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