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AN IMPERIAL NINE DRAGON EMBROIDERED PANEL QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- TEXTILE
embroidered with nine gold dragons, the central frontally-faced dragon chasing a flaming pearl, on a pale yellow ground with swirling ruyi-form clouds, scrolling flames and bats above an island and ruyi-form breaking waves and mountains, later hard wood frame
Condition
The panel is in very good overall condition with the exception of a small area of rubbing to the background at the top right edge (8x2mm.), and two areas at the top middle edge(4mm., diam.) and overall fading to the coloured silk threads.
"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
This panel is impressive for its immaculately embroidered design of nine dragons, which have been finely rendered in various thread thicknesses and tones and thus heighten the opulence of the piece. See an imperial cushion cover similarly embroidered with nine dragons on a yellow ground, in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, illustrated in Verity Wilson, Chinese Textiles, London, 2005, pl. 39. Compare also a related throne cushion cover of smaller size, but depicting five dragons, sold at Christie's New York, 29th March 2006, lot 278; and a cushion cover embroidered with five dragons in blue and gold thread on a yellow ground, sold at Christie's London, 4th December 1995, lot 3.