8th Nov, 2023 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
528
Pair of Mandarin sleeve bands
embroidered, depicting female figures in tradtional Chinese dress and butterflies in flight amongst various flowers and foliage and pagodas, each sleeve band mirroring the other, 55cm x 8.5cm together with a framed Chinese silk panel, embroidered, depicting butterflies and other insects in flight amongst various flowers, 64.5cm x 35cm (3)
Sold for £150
Estimated at £100 - £200
Pair of Mandarin sleeve bands
embroidered, depicting female figures in tradtional Chinese dress and butterflies in flight amongst various flowers and foliage and pagodas, each sleeve band mirroring the other, 55cm x 8.5cm together with a framed Chinese silk panel, embroidered, depicting butterflies and other insects in flight amongst various flowers, 64.5cm x 35cm (3)
Both with signs of wear consistent with age and use. Both with discolouration/staining/marks. Chinese silk panel with folds and creases. One sleeve band frame loose, the other sleeve band frame with damage/in need of repair. Sleeve band frames with losses to the paper on the verso. Sleeve bands with a few unidentifable foreign objects behind glass. Masking tape on the verso of the frame of Chinese silk panel.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 8th Nov, 2023
Viewing
Friday 3rd November 10am - 4pm
Monday 6th November 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 7th November 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th November 9am - 10am
There will be no viewing during the sale.
