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A LARGE EMBROIDERED 'BIRTHDAY' WALL HANGING QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD, DATED 1790
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
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finely embroidered on a red ground with a lengthy inscription celebrating the eighty-first birthday of Lady Mai, presented by the official Feng Chengxiu in the 54th year of Qianlong (corresponding to 1790), framed by the Eight Immortals and Shoulao riding on clouds, all encircled with jardinières of flowers, the top depicting a dragon leaping from waves between two phoenix in flight, the bottom with cranes in flight amongst a pavilion and lotus pond
Provenance
Collection of The Right Honourable Sir George Bowen GCMG, 9th Govenor of Hong Kong.
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.
Condition
The hanging is in reasonable condition with fraying to the gold threads, extensively to the lower right corner, and some on the dragon's face, the waves below, and on the gilt borders. There are other fraying threads to the Eight Immortals, especially on the faces. There are some stains, tears and losses to the figures, such as the area above He Xiangu's head, the shoes of Lan Caihe, and near the faces of other figures. The central lower part has two circular black stains (largest 1x1cm). The borders may have been cut and relined with blue linen. The colours are generally well preserved.
"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."