CIRCA 1920-30's, RARE SILK SHAWL W/ FIGURES,PAGODAS, LANDSCAPED GARDENS

CIRCA 1920-30's,RARE SILK SHAWL W/FIGURES,PAGODAS,LANDSCAPED GARDENS. Quite an unusual shawl! There is a central large dragon at the center with numerous people all around the shawl. Some are playing games, some study scrolls, and there are musicians playing instruments. There are numerous scenes , beautiful landscaped gardens, pagodas, bridges and architectural structures throughout the shawl.My favorite scenes are the wild untamed mountainous landscapes and rock formations. The colors are gentle and the designs are quite wonderful. Measuring approx. 52-54" with a wide Macrame fringe measuring approx.17". In very good condition, . The shawl seems rarely used.

Item #AS97

SOLD

 

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED VALANCE W/CRANES,BIRDS,ROSES

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED VALANCE W/CRANES,BIRDS,ROSES Circa 1900, the most amazing Chinese silk embroidered valance I have come across.This is basically a WORK OF ART!! Both in the grand design and in the level of superior embroidery, one can only say that this is perfection itself. There are more than 28 assorted animals and countless large roses. A water scene, at the center with two wonderful large cranes with assorted birds flying in the air and perched on trees.The birds have the most amazing plumage, so detailed and so beautifully worked. There are fish in the design and crabs and even a frog and a butterfly in the air. The are so many trees, with delicate florals and cascading leaves, small underground rock pools where the crabs can be seen and fish under the water. A grand and monumental example of Chinese embroidery perfection  in every sense.There are more pictures so if a buyer is interested they can email me and I will forward some more pictures.Measuring approx.142" long , the width is approx.38" and the Macrame fringe is approx.7".This had been used but also stored away very well and so it is is quite amazing condition, there is some wear on the inner lining and some loose parts of Macrame but I consider minor . I do not even think the lining really needs to be replaced unless desired. There is a mark on one end, again I can send a picture to a interested buyer. What counts is the silk embroidery itself and it is in such good condition. There is a opening all along the top where the curtain pole or rod went through. A beautiful item for the collector of Chinese textiles.

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CIRCA LATE 19TH- EARLY 1900's, UNCUT PAIR OF CHINESE SLEEVE ENDS

CIRCA LATE 19THC-EARLY 1900's, UNCUT PAIR OF SILK CHINESE SLEEVE ENDS. A uncut pair of luminous yellow silk armbands from a very good old estate.The gentleman travelled extensively and collected numerous Chinese and Japanese textiles. Measuring approx. 44" by 14 1/2" wide laid flat. Never used and so in very good strong condition but there are a few storage stains, mainly on the edge, and on the folded areas , also a few small minor spots basically near bottom edge. Never used and stored in the family's trunk . The embroidery is quite beautiful.

This item comes with provenance and was part of a large estate.The gentleman travelled a great deal throughout his life.During the war he was part of a Special Operations flying group called "The Carpetbaggers" He was a navigator on the Air Corps B24's, this small group flew moonlit missions over Europe and the Netherlands. They were responsible for dropping spies, supplies, etc. in support of the Resistance in Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands,Belgium and France etc. Over the years he received some of the highest honors from these countries and was given medals for his bravery. When the war was over he went back to acting and became a writer, producer and director and theater critic.

Item # AT74

SOLD

 

CIRCA LATE 19THC. ANTIQUE CHINESE KESI PANEL WITH DRAGON

CIRCA LATE 19THC. ANTIQUE KESI  PANEL WITH DRAGON. A Chinese flat-woven tapestry weave or Kesi textile measuring approx. 19" by 20". The outside is more rust colored while the inner circle containing the dragon is more of a beige color. There is the central dragon surrounded by clouds, bats, etc. In mainly very good strong condition, there are some storage spots and separations but overall in good strong condition. 

This item comes with provenance and was part of a large estate.The gentleman travelled a great deal throughout his life.During the war he was part of a Special Operations flying group called "The Carpetbaggers" He was a navigator on the Air Corps B24's, this small group flew moonlit missions over Europe and the Netherlands. They were responsible for dropping spies, supplies, etc. in support of the Resistance in Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands,Belgium and France etc. Over the years he received some of the highest honors from these countries and was given medals for his bravery. When the war was over he went back to acting and became a writer, producer and director and theater critic.

Item # AT73

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CIRCA LATE 18THC-EARLY 19THC., ANTIQUE CHIESE TEXTILE W/ CRANES,BUTTERFLIES,KOI FISH

CIRCA LATE 18THC. - EARLY 19THC. 19THC. ANTIQUE CHINESE TEXTLE W/CRANES,BUTTERFLIES,KOI FISH. Measuring approx. 19-19 1/2" by 20 1/2",this textile has a central design with a table and fruit? and around the center there are Cranes, Butterflies, a Dragonfly  and Bee and Koi fish. This is part of a collection that came from a very old estate. The gentleman travelled extensively. Many of his items were bought in the Far East and have been stored in a trunk for a very long time. This basically is in strong condition  but there are water marks and stains.there is some separation in the outline but I consider that minor. So very strong and good condition, but water and age stains. 

This item comes with provenance and was part of a large estate.The gentleman travelled a great deal throughout his life.During the war he was part of a Special Operations flying group called "The Carpetbaggers" He was a navigator on the Air Corps B24's, this small group flew moonlit missions over Europe and the Netherlands. They were responsible for dropping spies, supplies, etc. in support of the Resistance in Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands,Belgium and France etc. Over the years he received some of the highest honors from these countries and was given medals for his bravery. When the war was over he went back to acting and became a writer, producer and director and theater critic.

Item # AT72

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CIRCA 1900's, UNUSED CHINESE VIBRANT RED SILK FABRIC

CIRCA 1900's, UNUSED VIBRANT RED SILK FABRIC. A beautiful very long Chinese silk panel measuring approx. 145" by 29 1/2" wide. The red silk is quite luminous.....there are large medallions with assorted luminous colors in the design. In good strong unused condition. 

This item comes with provenance and was part of a large estate.The gentleman travelled a great deal throughout his life.During the war he was part of a Special Operations flying group called "The Carpetbaggers" He was a navigator on the Air Corps B24's, this small group flew moonlit missions over Europe and the Netherlands. They were responsible for dropping spies, supplies, etc. in support of the Resistance in Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands,Belgium and France etc. Over the years he received some of the highest honors from these countries and was given medals for his bravery. When the war was over he went back to acting and became a writer, producer and director and theater critic.

Item #AT71

 

CIRCA 19THC.MAGNIFICENT CANTON SILK EMBROIDERED SHAWL W/FIGURES, PAGODAS

CIRCA 19THC.MAGNIFICENT CANTON SILK EMBROIDERED SHAWL W/FIGURES, PAGODAS. A stunning shawl is every respect. The design is absolutely superb, the workmanship of course is excellent. There is so much hand embroidery on this beautiful shawl.It is in essence quite a work of art! The shawl overflows with the exceptional designs. There are architectural building, pagodas, workman tending the gardens, sages ,animals, bridges and boats.The gardens are quite superb, there are cherry blossom trees roses,florals, assorted trees, meandering vines and assorted plants.There are also birds, animals, butterflies in the design. The Chinese figures all have contrasting silk on the faces to accentuate the eyes, and mouths, etc. MeThe color of the silk of course is wonderful, it is enhanced by the cream silk embroidery and the hand made Macrame fringe .In very good condition, this seems as if it was rarely used.

Item # AS89

 

LUMINOUS CREAM SILK PANEL,BEDCOVER W/PAGODAS,FIGURALS,BIRDS

LUMINOUS CREAM SILK PANEL,BEDCOVER W/PAGODAS,FIGURALS,BIRDS

(Item #ALB58)