Tapis impérial en soie Dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle

à décor au centre d’un dragon à cinq griffes de face dans un médaillon polylobé, les quatre angles également décorés de dragons pourchassant la perle, le fond orné de rinceaux de lotus, les bords soulignés par une frise de grecques et une large bande de panneaux floraux et de symboles auspicieux en alternance, le bord supérieur avec l’inscription Wuying dian bei yong (Pour l’usage dans la Salle des Prouesses Militaires)

The carpet is in overall very good condition. There is some very light overall wear. There is a ca. 2cm large area to the rim on the upper left hand side (of the catalogue illustration) where the silk along the rim has dissolved. The colours are slightly more subdued and more subtle than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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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Compare a silk carpet of similar size and design, sold Christie's New York, 3rd June 1993, lot 51.