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A Chinese lotus blossom carpet fragment, Ninghsia, China,
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- A Chinese lotus blossom carpet fragment
- approximately 351 by 205cm., 11ft. 6in. by 6ft. 9in.
the lotus blossom field within a surround of waves and mountains, fretwork border, corroded brown surround
Provenance
Jeremy Pine, Katmandhu
Exhibited
Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst, Köln: Glanz der Himmelssöhne, Kaiserliche Teppiche aus China 1400-1750, 2005, No.32
Literature
König, Hans and Franses, Michael, Glanz der Himmelssöhne, Kaiserliche Teppiche aus China 1400-1750, London, 2005, exhibition catalogue, No.32, pp.108-9
Condition
Edges lined, missing sections in border as visible in photograph, pile generally good with some localised areas of wear to foundation
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For a full technical analysis of this piece, please see König, ibid, p.201. The analysis notes that through the use of offset and packing knots and by using knots of varying sizes, the weaver has been able to "make beautiful diagonal and curvilinear lines." The fluid drawing of the lotus flowers and leaves is effectively contrasted with the geometric severity of the stylised waves and mountains which surround the field.