A group of sixteen Chinese silk panels, 19th century

A group of sixteen Chinese silk panels

19th century

Comprising a pair of panels with embroidered figural garden scene; two red-ground panels with goldwork calligraphies and white-thread inscriptions; six burgundy-ground panels with yellow-painted archaic inscriptions; and six floral embroideries with birds and insects, four with inscriptions. (16).

H: 24 5/8, W: 8 3/4 in.

H: 62.55, W: 22.22 cm. (largest)

Provenance: Mr. Raab, Denver, Colorado. A family heirloom.

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Condition Report: Eleven with staining and age wear. Burgundy with yellow pigment wear. Fading to one red-ground panel.