Paire de panneaux brodés à décor des huit immortels, Chine, Dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle

sur le premier accueillant le dieu de la longévité baxian yangshou, sur le second cheminant ensemble à l'invitation du banquet de la reine mère de l'ouest baxian guohai, chaque panneau dans un cadre serti avec des incrustations de jade et ivoire teinté de chauve-souris et symbole de longévité shou

Acquis à Shanghaï autour de 1910

There are minor dark spots as visible in the illustration on upper part on the ground. The other minor spots of 3 each are right to the old man with a blue headgear and to the right of the lower crane. The frame is missing some ivory and jade inlays in places as visible in the illutration. T he lower right glass is broken. Second There are more spots to the upper part as visible in the illustration. There is a dark area above the pine tree issuing from rocks on upper left. Also many inlays of jade and ivory on the frame are missing including 3 corner inlays. Otherwise textile condition overall is good
"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.
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