Description

Title:Framed Antique Chinese Silk Embroidered Robe Sleeves Floral and Birds

Size:Overall size 25 1/4 in (64.1 cm) tall x 13 in (33.0 cm) wide x 3/4 in (1.9 cm) thick.
The embroidery itself - 20 1/2 in (52.1 cm) tall x 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm) wide.

Description:A fine pair of joined 19th century silk robe sleeve panels that depict an elaborate scene with floral landscape, a pair of phoenixes and waterfowl. The stitches are a nice, tight satin stitch.

The panels are mounted on a matting material, matted and framed with a simple silver tone metal frame. There is no glass covering the front.

MEASUREMENTS
Overall size 25 1/4 in (64.1 cm) tall x 13 in (33.0 cm) wide x 3/4 in (1.9 cm) thick.
The embroidery itself - 20 1/2 in (52.1 cm) tall x 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm) wide.
Weighs 2 lbs 1 oz.

CONDITION
The embroideries are still tight with very minimal fraying or fading The brocade border has a couple of loose threads and portions of it have become loose from the background. The silk backing is moderately puckered and was likely not pressed before it was mounted. (This would be easy to remedy). There is one small stain along the border. The frame and matting are in very good condition.

A refined example of 19th century textile artistry, this beautifully preserved pair of silk robe sleeve panels displays exceptional embroidery work and elegant symbolic imagery, making it a distinctive decorative and collectible work of Asian textile art.

Reserve: $180.00

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Location: This item ships from Tucson, AZ 85716.

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Framed Antique Chinese Silk Embroidered Robe Sleeves Floral and Birds

10535

4.5

54677

Exquisite Decorative Arts

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