05-04-202205-05-2022
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
4070MBoston
May 4, 2022 12:00 PMCalender
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Embroidered Couch or Throne Cover

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$6,250$5,000
Auction: Oriental Rugs & Carpets - 4070MLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 04, 2022 12:00PM

Description:

Embroidered Couch or Throne Cover, China, 18th/19th century, rectangular yellow silk with rounded edges, a central peony surrounded by lotus flowers, bats, and scrolling leaves, bordered by further lotus flowerheads and leaves on a ground of repeating wan symbols within square reserves, 44 1/2 x 53 in.
The Jim Dixon Collection, to benefit the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Overall fading, staining to lower center, scattered splits to silk particularly at center, loss to flower at center.


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Keywords

China