Silk with multi-colored silk & gold brocade threads. China, late Qing Dynasty

This lot comprises a total of six neatly embroidered sleeve bands, building three matching pairs. One crème colored pair shows the popular theme of the eight Buddhist treasures which can partly also be found on the midnight blue pair yet there amidst symbolist insects and flowers. The last pair in the group shows court ladies in a mesmerizing palace garden.

Shape: Rectangular, vertical sleeve bands
Dimensions: Largest in group: 18 x 98 cm; smallest in group: 18 x 90 cm
Condition: Some discoloration and stains at the margins, smaller tears or holes and few loose threads
Provenance: Austrian private collection

三對清代五彩刺綉人物園林花
卉吉祥挂幅
局部有褪色、水跡或小洞及
脫綫
奧地利私人收藏