Lot 1654
  • 1654

An embroidered silk panel of the Immortals Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

depicting the three 'Star Gods' Fu, Lu, and Shou dressed in elaborate robes in shades of gold and greyish blue, Shou Xing seen on the left holding a peach, Fu Xing in the centre dressed in a dragon robe, and Lu Xing dressed in a blue robe, attended by three young boys holding a ruyi, coral sprig, a spear, and a small square box, all reserved on a greyish blue silk ground, framed and glazed

Condition

There are a few stains to the silk including a large circular one near the top left. A few of the threads have come loose and there is some general light fading to the background. The overall condition is still quite good.
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