$2,200
Pair of Chien Lung (1736-1795) Hand Embroidered Panels in Carved Mother of Pearl Inlaid Frames. Both Scenes of Traditionally Dressed Court Ladies Fishing and Walking in the Garden. Surrounded by Flowers, Foliage, Peacocks, Cranes, Sky and Water. Intricatly Executed Using The Forbidden Stitch In Silk Thread on Beige Silk Background. In Soft colors of Light and Dark Blue, Silver, Gold, Copper and White. The Hand Carved Hard Wood Frames are inlaid with Bronze Scrolls and Mother of Pearl Flowers. Inside Filet of Reticulated Carved Stylized Clouds. Sealed Wood Back with Original Letters From Tritton Antiques london August 2, 1927. Letter States Provenance for United States Customs. Inside Dementions 17-1/4 Inches Tall 23-1/4 Inches Wide. Overall 19 Inches Tall 24-3/4 Inches Wide. Very Good to Excellent Condition. One Small Mother of Pearl Flower Missing. We Will Not Ship Nor Pack This Item Due To Its Size. Please Contact a Third Party Shipping Company To Make Arrangements To Have This Item Shipped To You. We Will Be Happy To Provide You With a List Of Our Approved Shipping Companies at Your Request. (4000/6000)
Auctioneer:
Auction Gallery of the Palm Beaches
Date:
2005-05-16
