Group of 5 Chinese Embroideries, 19th Century
A group of five Chinese embroideries and textiles dating from the 19th century. The first item is a white-ground embroidery featuring a symmetrical scene of birds and bamboo, and it utilizes the forbidden stitch. The second item is a white-ground embroidery featuring a scene with many figures, and it utilizes the forbidden stitch. The third item is an orange-ground embroidery featuring a child riding a qilin surrounded by Buddhist emblems, and it utilizes the forbidden stitch. The fourth item is a white-ground embroidery featuring a symmetrical scene with birds, bamboo, and flowers, and it utilizes the forbidden stitch. The fifth and final item is a blue-ground textile featuring a purple landscape scene.
Dimensions are: the third and largest item measures 19 inches tall X 17 inches wide, 48.3 cm X 43.2 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: The first, second, third, and fourth items have pulled threads and staining. The third item additionally has fading. The fifth item has only staining. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From a private collection in Lorton, Virginia. The collector has been restoring antiques for over 50 years in the Washington, D.C. area.
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A group of five Chinese embroideries and textiles dating from the 19th century. The first item is a white-ground embroidery featuring a symmetrical scene of birds and bamboo, and it utilizes the forbidden stitch. The second item is a white-ground embroidery featuring a scene with many figures, and it utilizes the forbidden stitch. The third item is an orange-ground embroidery featuring a child riding a qilin surrounded by Buddhist emblems, and it utilizes the forbidden stitch. The fourth item is a white-ground embroidery featuring a symmetrical scene with birds, bamboo, and flowers, and it utilizes the forbidden stitch. The fifth and final item is a blue-ground textile featuring a purple landscape scene.
Dimensions are: the third and largest item measures 19 inches tall X 17 inches wide, 48.3 cm X 43.2 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: The first, second, third, and fourth items have pulled threads and staining. The third item additionally has fading. The fifth item has only staining. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: From a private collection in Lorton, Virginia. The collector has been restoring antiques for over 50 years in the Washington, D.C. area.
High resolution photos can be found here.