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Framed Chinese Antique Textile Qing Dynasty Provenance

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A spectacular antique Chinese embroidery panel dated from Qing dynasty (circa 19th century), professionally framed with linen mat, purchased from Galerie Du Monde in Hong Kong. This example, entailed with many stitch techniques including, satin, couching, extensive and very fine Peking knots and forbidden knots, depicts two noble ladies in a garden setting. In front of a pavilion, one lady is kneeing to make wishes in front of an incent burner set above a Stand, while the other lady stands behind, holding a fan on her back and attentively looking on. The garden is anchored with the pavilion in its center, a bridge in front and clusters of landscape Taihu rocks priced in Chinese garden design, among trees and plants. On the dark indigo background, the tour-de-force light colored silk thread embroidery presents itself almost as a stylized low relief painting. A wide border of splendid peonies among vining flowers surround the central panel and complete the piece. The pictorial design of beauties in garden is a Classic motif in Chinese art. Here, the details were furthered to story-telling. One of the four Classic Chinese beauties, DiaoChan, was famously associated with making wishes in front of incense under a full moon. The lovely piece is presented in a museum quality silver frame with linen mat. Gallery label remains on the back.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	silk wood
Condition:	Good. Good Wear consistent with age and use. Textile appears in fine condition, not examined out of the frame. Minor wear on the frame, some tape residues on the backing paper.
Creation Date:	19th century
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	427209

Dimensions

W.	29.25 in;	H.	29 in;	H.2.	2 in;
W.	74.3 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	H.2.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion