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AN IMPERIAL SILK AND METALLIC THREAD 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX’ CARPET LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Carpet
woven with a dragon and phoenix in a landscape of pavilions, pagodas, rocks and flowering plants, all against a metal-thread ground, bordered by bands of key-fret and 'Eight Precious Objects' alternating with antiques, the top edge with an inscription reading Chuxiu Gong yuyong (For Imperial use in the Palace of Gathering Excellence)
Condition
There are losses to the fringe, noticeably on the lower right corner. The carpet appears to have been stitched to a backing, which has now been removed, leaving remnants of thread along the sides. Signs of wear wear consistent with age and use. The rug appears to be in good overall condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Carpets bearing a yuyong (for Imperial use) mark are relatively rare. In our London rooms, one with a yuyong mark from the Yongren Gong, was sold 15th May 2013, lot 72, and another from the Ningshou Gong was sold in these rooms, 11th and 12th September 2012, lot 234. Another rug from the Chuxiu Gong, but with a beiyong mark was sold in these rooms, 9th November 2011, lot 133.
The Chuxiu Gong was constructed in 1420 and rebuilt in 1655. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it served as the residence of the Empress and Imperial Concubines. Empress Dowager Cixi lived there in 1852 when she was first made a sixth ranked concubine, guiren. She later gave birth to the Tongzhi Emperor there in 1856, and was promoted to a fourth ranked concubine, fei. In 1884, to commemorate her 50th birthday, she made the Chuxiu Gong her official residence.
The Chuxiu Gong was constructed in 1420 and rebuilt in 1655. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it served as the residence of the Empress and Imperial Concubines. Empress Dowager Cixi lived there in 1852 when she was first made a sixth ranked concubine, guiren. She later gave birth to the Tongzhi Emperor there in 1856, and was promoted to a fourth ranked concubine, fei. In 1884, to commemorate her 50th birthday, she made the Chuxiu Gong her official residence.