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Framed Antique Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty Provenance

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:21:21 +0000

A beautiful antique embroidered purse from China, circa 19th century Qing dynasty, artistically displayed in a giltwood shadow box frame with contrast deep blue color cloth matts. Owned by a noble lady, this purse would be for precious personal use holding intimate items such as small jewelry or perfume powder. It features a double flying butterfly motif on the front and was expertly embroidered in Peking chain knots, satin and couching stitches using a wide range of colorful silk thread. A complementary cutout of a small embroidery was included in the framing to balance the overall design.
Provenance: Purchased from Norton’s Oriental Galleries in Newport, Rhode Island. Fully labeled with notes on the back as shown.

Dimensions:

Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 14.375 in (36.52 cm)Depth: 1.7 in (4.32 cm)

Style:

Chinese Export(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

GiltwoodLinenSilk

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Light wear on the frame.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: LU945021867412

Framed Chinese Antique Brocade Dragon Panel

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:19:05 +0000

Antique Chinese brocade dragon panel from Imperial Qing Dynasty circa 19th century, beautifully presented with a linen mat and in a silvered wood shadow frame, is presented as an impressive piece of textile art. The finely woven brocade was a fabric designated for the use of the imperial court as it features patterns of five-clawed dragon, reserved exclusively for the emperor. It was likely woven in one of an imperial studios in Southern China where several weaving centers were located. The intricate textile is of a sober color pallet and features chains of hexagon shape in which dragons of alternative large and small sizes were centered. In the ones with smaller dragon, four auspicious symbols were used as surround, including the coins and svatikas. The impressive designs were complex with details, but somehow achieved a visual harmony. A fine example.

Dimensions:

Height: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Style:

Chinese Export(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

BrocadeSilkWood

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Textile appears in fine condition, not examined out of the frame. Frame may have some minor wear.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: LU945021812062

Eight Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Blue Ground and Metallic Thread Mats

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:18:28 +0000

Eight Chinese hand embroidered silk blue ground
and metallic thread mats
First half of 20th century.

Five circular mats depicting a bird on a blossoming prunus branch
two with a phoenix and one in a shape of a butterfly
worked in satin stitch with multi-color silks
and gold thread.

All in perfect condition…

Measures: Circular mats are 13 inches (33 cm.) in diameter,
Butterfly, 16 1/2 x 12 inches (42 x 30.5 cm).

Dimensions:

Height: 0.02 in (0.51 mm)Diameter: 13 in (33.02 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 8

Style:

Chinese Export (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

SilkThreadHand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 20th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Ottawa, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: LU1417215725381

Set of Three-Framed Antique Chinese Textiles Qing Dynasty Provenance

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:17:52 +0000

A set of three antique textile fragments from China, circa 19th century Qing dynasty, professionally displayed in matching giltwood frames as a triptych. Originally they were embroidered panels from semi-formal skirt

Dimensions:

Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
Style:

Chinese Export(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

GiltwoodSilk
Place of Origin:

China
Period:

Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:

19th Century
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. minor wear on the frames.
Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:

Seller: LU945021857592

Framed Antique Chinese Child Tiger-Head Hat

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:17:19 +0000

This lovely textile art was from Central-Northern China circa 1900s, known as “Tiger-head” hat, it was a lavishly made cotton with silk hat in form of tiger for baby boys with a widely-held cultural symbolism. Extensive techniques such as embroidery, trapunto, patching, quilting, plaques were employed to create this three dimensional wearable art with lively characters.
The origin of “Tiger-head” hat can be traced back to Tang dynasty based on actual archeological finding. The tradition evidently lasted through the Song and Ming dynasties despite of lack of abundant literature and archeological records. Toward the end of Qing dynasty, it became very popular across the society, perhaps due to the instability and the wish to increase the survival rate of male infants. As tiger, the king of all beasts, is one of the most beloved animal totems in Chinese folklore for its vitality and prowess. The tiger spirit is audacious and evil-smashing. Therefore the hat was believed to bestow such essence and power to the child and guarantee him a strong growth physically and mentally.
The current hat, based on the construction and workmanship, was from central-northern part of China. It was lovely presented in a plexiglass shadow box with a giltwood frame and a red background. It is positioned frontally on the rack as shown in photo 2. It can be displayed on the wall or simply as a desk top piece, equally beautiful.

Dimensions:

Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)

Style:

Chinese Export(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

CottonPlexiglassSilkWood

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1900s

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Appears quite fine but not examined out of the frame. Some expected wear on the lucite and wood frame.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: LU945022760192

Framed Chinese Antique Textile Qing Dynasty Provenance

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:16:52 +0000

A spectacular antique Chinese embroidery panel dated from Qing dynasty (circa 19th century), professionally framed with linen mat, purchased from Galerie Du Monde in Hong Kong. This example, entailed with many stitch techniques including, satin, couching, extensive and very fine Peking knots and forbidden knots, depicts two noble ladies in a garden setting. In front of a pavilion, one lady is kneeing to make wishes in front of an incent burner set above a Stand, while the other lady stands behind, holding a fan on her back and attentively looking on. The garden is anchored with the pavilion in its center, a bridge in front and clusters of landscape Taihu rocks priced in Chinese garden design, among trees and plants. On the dark indigo background, the tour-de-force light colored silk thread embroidery presents itself almost as a stylized low relief painting. A wide border of splendid peonies among vining flowers surround the central panel and complete the piece. The pictorial design of beauties in garden is a Classic motif in Chinese art. Here, the details were furthered to story-telling. One of the four Classic Chinese beauties, DiaoChan, was famously associated with making wishes in front of incense under a full moon. The lovely piece is presented in a museum quality silver frame with linen mat. Gallery label remains on the back.

Dimensions:

Height: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Style:

Chinese Export(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

SilkWood

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Textile appears in fine condition, not examined out of the frame. Minor wear on the frame, some tape residues on the backing paper.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: LU945021807622

Framed Antique Two-Piece Chinese Embroidery Winter Jacket Ensemble

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:16:11 +0000

This two-piece set of Chinese antique winter coat and a neck warmer ensemble circa 19th century (late Qing dynasty) is presented in two matching giltwood shadow boxes. Tailored in light auberge silk with thick padding, the attire was reserved for cold winter weather, which was common in Northern China. The surface is masterfully adorned with embroidery of silver threads. Although the color pallet was nearly minimalistic compared to many other colorful embroidery work at the time, the contrast of silver on auberge background is visually stunning and exudes a noble air of elegance. Floral and foliage motifs are showcased in neat arrangement across the coat and ocean waves and coral rocks cover the entire lower part, sleeve bands and the outer portion of the neck warmer. Many different stitches were employed, including satin stitch, chain stitch, couching as well as forbidden knots found on the neck warmer, to demonstrate the delicate and meticulous workmanship. Interestingly. the design of the jacket bears resemblance to the Qing dynasty court robe with the ocean waves on the bottom, but there are no symbolic motifs such as phoenix indicative of the owner’s status. This suggests that the lady may still be of royal lineage but the coat was for informal occasion.
It is rather unusual to have two pieces kept together in such good condition. They were professionally presented in matching shadow boxes with a suede like lining in salmon color, which beautifully complement the textile art. The respective measurements are 20.5″ H x 40″ W x 4.5″ D and 35″ H x 40″ W x 4.5″ D and they were designed to be displayed vertically as shown.

Dimensions:

Height: 55.5 in (140.97 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Style:

Chinese Export(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

GiltwoodSilkEmbroidered
Place of Origin:

China
Period:

19th Century
Date of Manufacture:

19th Century
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Textiles appear to be in very fine condition, possible slight even sun fading. Frames show some dings and scratches, numerous small areas of fillings and retouches.
Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:

Seller: LU945022883422

Framed Antique Chinese Textile Groups Qing Dynasty Provenance

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:14:14 +0000

A group of three antique Chinese textiles, arranged and professionally matted and framed. The museum quality display includes two similar pouches symmetrically flanking a fan case, selected for their complementary shapes and similar color scheme. Numerous auspicious symbols embroidered in colored silk threads were included, such as clouds, Ruyi (the magic mushroom that symbolizes longevity), bamboo, coral, fan and peony etc. Peking stiches were used as the predominant technique, supplement with couching and even stitches. The textiles are dated to Qing dynasty, (19th century). It was purchased in Galerie Du Monde in Hong Kong. The label remains verso as shown.

Dimensions:

Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Style:

Chinese Export(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

SilkWood

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Antique textile condition, not examined out of the frame. Frame with minor wear.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: LU945021803092

Framed Chinese Embroidery Panel of Longevity Deities

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:13:46 +0000

A large Chinese embroidery work of art presented in a carved gilt frame with and silver borders, circa late Qing Dynasty 19th century. The impressive work depicts two well beloved Chinese deities of longevity: Magu and Shouxing.
Magu (Hemp Maiden) is a legendary Taoist deity associated with the elixir of life, and a symbolic protector of women in Chinese mythology. She is always depicted as a beautiful young woman with a smiling face in flowing robe with elaborate hairdo adorned with jewelries. Often she holds a large gift basket that is filled plants and fruits symbolizing longevity such as peaches, lingzhi mushroom and grains. The motif is very popular in Chinese culture and called ‘Magu’s Birthday Greeting” The other deity is Shouxing (The Star of Longevity, also known as The Old Man of the South Pole). He is the Taoist deification of Canopus, the brightest star of the constellation Carina. Always depicted as a healthy old man donning a long white beard, he holds a staff sometimes with Lingzhi other times with a gourd that contains elixir, and is accompanied by a deer. The two deities often come together in Chinese art as auspicious symbol of longevity.
The silk embroidery work was very finely done with tight needle work and various styles of stitches. The painstaking details throughout the piece are visually stunning. The color palette was intentionally restricted to red, black, grey and white on a vermillion background, to emphasize the auspicious nature of the symbolism.

Dimensions:

Height: 78 in (198.12 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)

Style:

Chinese Export(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

SilkWood

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Fine condition as antique textile, not examined out of the frame. The low right, toward the bottom of the robe of Shouxing shows minor bleeding and losses of the stitches as shown in the last photo; Wood frame has some dings and touchups as expected.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: LU945022650992

Two Framed Chinese Antique Textile Fragments Qing Dynasty Provenance

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:13:17 +0000

A group of two antique textile fragments from China, circa 19th century Qing dynasty, professionally preserved and displayed in giltwood frames. Originally they adorned the “patch work” robe, worn by actors for opera performance. The one with the branched flower mostly employed satin stitches while the one on the green mat shows couching stitches as well.
Provenance: Purchased from Norton’s Oriental Galleries in Newport, Rhode Island. Fully labeled with note on the back as shown.
One is 10″ x 14″ x 0.75″. One is 12″ x 12.5″ x 0.5″.

Dimensions:

Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)

Style:

Chinese Export(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

SilkWood

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. light wear on the frame.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: LU945021857392