Grande broderie, Chine, Dynastie Qing, XIXe siècle

imcomplète, à décor brodé en fils d'or d'un dragon à cinq griffes à la recherche de la perle d'immortalité, parmi les nuages, des chauve-souris brodées en bleu et blanc et d'emblèmes bouddhiques; au centre le caractère shou (longévité) brodé or, l'ensemble sur fond bleu, le dragon émergeant des flots, les vagues dans un dégradé bleu formant la bordure de la broderie sur un côté (la majeur partie de la bordure au revers du cadre)

Blue base on 60% of the left is faded, there are lots of horizontal runnings of threads but are stabilized; the far right has a small area of loss, the threads on the right has some soiling but the gold threat is intact. Very good condition overall
"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."