6th Nov, 2024 10:00
Asian, Indian & Islamic Art
251
Two large embroidered panels
Chinese
the first: dark navy ground, decorated throughout with a polychrome nautical battle scene, the decoration includes a choppy sea worked in gold thread, armed male and female figures, enlarged fish and temple dogs, with various trees and flowers, the sky with flaming pearls, with a green tasselled fringe, approximately 342.5cm x 83cm; the second: dark navy ground, decorated throughout with fish, shellfish and scaled dragons, some creatures in relief, the creatures above a choppy sea and surrounded by flaming pearls, flowers and foliage, approximately 343.5cm x 68.5cm, each panel topped with a burgundy border and framed by two intricate borders of blue flowers (2)
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £600 - £800
Two large embroidered panels
Chinese
the first: dark navy ground, decorated throughout with a polychrome nautical battle scene, the decoration includes a choppy sea worked in gold thread, armed male and female figures, enlarged fish and temple dogs, with various trees and flowers, the sky with flaming pearls, with a green tasselled fringe, approximately 342.5cm x 83cm; the second: dark navy ground, decorated throughout with fish, shellfish and scaled dragons, some creatures in relief, the creatures above a choppy sea and surrounded by flaming pearls, flowers and foliage, approximately 343.5cm x 68.5cm, each panel topped with a burgundy border and framed by two intricate borders of blue flowers (2)
Pulls and signs of wear consistent with age and use. Detached areas. Holes. Discolouration/fading. Creases as expected. Tears. Potential moth damage.
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Auction: Asian, Indian & Islamic Art, 6th Nov, 2024
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