Important Chinese Art

Important Chinese Art

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An Important Private Collection of Chinese Textiles

A pair of gold-ground silk kesi 'dragon and phoenix' chair covers, Qing dynasty, late 17th century | 清十七世紀末 金地緙絲龍鳳呈祥紋椅披一對

Auction Closed

September 20, 05:51 PM GMT

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A pair of gold-ground silk kesi 'dragon and phoenix' chair covers

Qing dynasty, late 17th century

清十七世紀末 金地緙絲龍鳳呈祥紋椅披一對


framed (2)


Height 58½ in., 148.6 cm; Length 15½ in., 39.4 cm

Christie's London, 15th June 1999, lot 197.


倫敦佳士得1999年6月15日,編號197

Woven and embroidered panels such as the present examples were used to cover chairs when not in use. Each pictorial register conforming to the apron, seat, and the front and back of the back rest. The striding dragon, blossoming peony, phoenix, peaches and shou character would make the present pair of chair covers an appropriate gift for a newly married couple, conveying wishes for a long and harmonious union. A closely related pair of chair covers sold at Christie's New York, 21st March 2014, lot 2353.