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Fine Painting & Sculpture, Antique Rugs & Furniture

Sun, Jul 16, 2017 12:00PM EDT - Mon, Jul 17, 2017 12:00PM EDT
Lot 2057

CHINESE SILK & WOOL TAPESTRY C. 1800

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
CHINESE SILK & WOOL TAPESTRY, C. 1800, H 101", W 62":Central design of phoenix birds and foo lions among flowering foliage; floral and cloud band borders with cranes in the top and bottom borders; attached to a hanging rod.

 

Condition

There are multiple large threads that are loose. These threads are from the tail feathers of the birds. These threads define the center border of the tail feathers. The fine silk threads in the leaves in the central design, and in the clouds along the tapestry border, are significantly worn, with many areas showing wear to the silk material underneath. This wear is throughout the tapestry. There is wear to the trim at the bottom edge of the border. Tapestry also has areas of fading. TW 6-30-17 Condition reports, photos and video or digital images are provided as a courtesy and should not be used as a substitute for viewing the items in person. All statements made in the catalog or in the condition report or made orally or in writing elsewhere are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact.