CHINA, END OF THE 19th CENTURY - Lot 135

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CHINA, END OF THE 19th CENTURY - Lot 135
CHINA, END OF THE 19th CENTURY Large vertical panel in polychrome thread-embroidered silk, decorated on a red background with a garden and pavilions, among rocks and longevity pines, animated by young women. The upper part is adorned with a dragon-shaped medallion facing the sacred pearl among clouds. The lower part of one is adorned with medallions decorated with animals and furnishings. Dim. 150 x 48 cm A panel (China, 19th century) in coral silk and polychrome threads, decorated with a phoenix among peonies. Size: 78.5 x 48 cm Provenance Presumed private collection of Monsieur Auguste Gérard (1852-1922), French ambassador to China (1893-1897) and Japan (1907-1913). Then by descent to the current owner. Lot possibly mentioned in the family inventory made in November 1976 under number 192 "Embroidery Far East XVIII° century on red background with characters and animals in gold thread (poor condition)" page 12. An anonymized copy of the page concerning this lot may be issued to the buyer.
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