755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
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Movement: smooth lines of calligraphy, carefully carved jade, and the captured motion of Ju Ming's "Single Whip" bronze. All of these works embody the movement and grace associated with the arts of Asia. This sale offers a carefully curated selection of fine paintings and sculptures, rare pieces of furniture, and exquisite jades. Included are selections from Ruth Stricker Dayton and Bruce Dayton's collection at the Marsh, items from the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, and an excellent group of jade carvings and snuff bottles from one collection of a prominent Minneapolis owner.
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LOT 31:
Lrg Chinese Qing Double Embroidery 1880-1910
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Estimated price :
$9,000 - $18,000
Buyer's Premium: 26%
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Lrg Chinese Qing Double Embroidery 1880-1910
One large Chinese late Qing dynasty double dragon silk embroidered panel mounted to a hanging rod, ca. 1880-1910. Heavily piled silk embroidery with the two fierce golden dragons flying over dense clouds and waves with Buddhist symbols. The sides bordered by shou symbols and bats.
Provenance: Asian Fine Arts, Minneapolis, MN 1990; The collection of Bruce Dayton and Ruth Stricker Dayton - Selections from The Marsh, Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Length: 71 in x width: 110 in.
Condition: The colors are bold and deep; they are ever so slightly faded. There are no noticeable stains or major losses. There are several areas where the silk has shattered; the largest areas along the right side, some small areas of shattering throughout center, minor shatters throughout. Along the extreme edges there are areas of wear, small losses, loose threads, and small tears. There are minor areas of loose threads throughout; most notable in the waves. There is an approx. 5.5 inch tear that has been repaired running vertically from the lower edge along the lower left corner. General wear throughout.
