Chinese Chestnut Ground Silk Dragon Chair Cover
Chinese Chestnut Ground Silk Dragon Chair Cover
Qing Dynasty
Woven in polychrome and gold-colored threads with a dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amid scrolling clouds, above cresting waves, rocks and auspicious emblems. A separated cloud-patterned band at one end, bordered in dark blue satin with turquoise edging and backed with plain fabric.
Size: 39 x 19 1/2 in.
Condition: Fading, discoloration, scattered staining, and pronounced fold creases. Areas of abrasion and thinning, with scattered thread losses to the woven decoration, particularly the dragon and lower wave border. Borders show wrinkles and minor wear.
Condition
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For a detailed condition report or to request additional images, please email the gallery directly at auctions@finesf.com. Condition report requests received after 5pm the day before the sale are not guaranteed. Shipping is not included. Please bid accordingly, as all sales are final, no returns are accepted on basis of condition.
Chinese Chestnut Ground Silk Dragon Chair Cover
Qing Dynasty
Woven in polychrome and gold-colored threads with a dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amid scrolling clouds, above cresting waves, rocks and auspicious emblems. A separated cloud-patterned band at one end, bordered in dark blue satin with turquoise edging and backed with plain fabric.
Size: 39 x 19 1/2 in.
Condition: Fading, discoloration, scattered staining, and pronounced fold creases. Areas of abrasion and thinning, with scattered thread losses to the woven decoration, particularly the dragon and lower wave border. Borders show wrinkles and minor wear.
Condition
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For a detailed condition report or to request additional images, please email the gallery directly at auctions@finesf.com. Condition report requests received after 5pm the day before the sale are not guaranteed. Shipping is not included. Please bid accordingly, as all sales are final, no returns are accepted on basis of condition.
