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A Victorian mahognay framed spoon button back elbow chair. With scrolled arm rest leading to carved cabriole and ball front supports to casters. Upholstered in floral tapestry fabric, H92cm Condition Report: The scrolled arms have separated slightly from the frame at their join, some slight scratching and scuffing to frame and legs, casters are functioning.
IMPERIAL YELLOW-GROUND SILK BROCADE 'DRAGON' THRONE CUSHION COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD 清乾隆 御製明黃地織金錦海水龍紋龍椅寶座墊面 finely embroidered with a front-facing, five-clawed gilt dragon worked in satin stitch and couched gold thread hovering above the terrestrial diagram, further flanked with two impressive five-clawed golden dragons chasing above crashing waves in different shades of blue, green and creamy white colour, with textile mounts then hardwood frameDimensions:53.5cm x 80cmProvenance:Provenance:William Steel (D.1895), Master Baker to the colonial forces in the Indian Mutiny and the Opium wars, acquired this panel in China (by repute);Inherited by his daughter, Mrs Anne Lang Roger (nee Steel) and her husband Herbert Campbell Roger, O.B.E. (D.1920);Inherited by their son Henry Glenlyon Campbell Roger (1919-1999);Thence by family descent. Note:From the private Scottish collection of Henry Glenlyon Campbell Roger (1919-1999), of Duddingston Village, Edinburgh. Inherited from the estate of his father, Herbert Campbell Roger, OBE (1st Jan 1920), awarded the Chevalier de L’Ordre de la Couronne by King Albert of Belgium for his service during the Great War (4th Dec 1919) and as Secretary of the British Red Cross for some 20 years. Lived in Glasgow and latterly at Greenend, Guilford, Surrey. Thence by family descent.Although anecdotal, the family used to discuss the adventures of William (James) Steel, father of Mrs Anne Lang Roger, a Master Baker of 498 St Vincent Street, Glasgow. He died, aged 47 on 28/5/1895 (BMD Barony) after a number of years as a contracted Master Baker to the colonial forces in the Indian Mutiny and the Opium wars. He was believed to have brought a considerable number of Far Eastern items back with him. William Steel was wealthy and variously described as Head of the house, house factor, Master Baker and a mill owner (1881 Census, Glasgow).These items would have fallen to Mrs Anne Lang Roger (nee Steel) his daughter by inheritance. The private family collection was considerable and was enhanced by further purchases made by Mrs Anne Lang Roger's husband Herbert Campbell Roger in accordance with the fashion trends towards the end of the Victorian period.Note: Note: It was customary in China that the silk furnishing fabrics for the emperor’s palaces, staterooms and private apartments, should be of minghuang- ‘bright yellow’ silk and indeed the same colour was used for costumes worn by the emperor, the dowager empress, the empress and first rank imperial concubine on formal occasions. Not to mention the throne of the Emperor, one of the significant emblems of power, should be decorated in a similar manner.This particular shade of yellow was created from the flowers of the Pagoda tree and since the colour was reserved for the Imperial family alone it has become associated in China with all things imperial for over 1,000 years. The colour was chosen because the emperor represented the daytime sun on earth and it was he who offered the main annual sacrifices to Heaven, Earth, the Moon and the Sun on behalf of the people.The symbol of the emperor was the dragon, an ancient association, of which the ‘five-clawed’ dragon was the most superior of all dragons and the Palace furnishings were universally decorated with an uneven number of five-clawed dragons, since uneven numbers represented the yang, or male, principle, while even numbers represented the yin or female principle.Three different techniques could be used to create the silk furnishings: embroidery, brocade or tapestry (kesi), of which embroidery and brocade were the ancient traditional Chinese techniques. There was no apparent rule for which should be used although brocade was more hard wearing. Yet in the extravagant living of the 18th century a worn textile would simply be replaced. Within sub-sections of brocade weaving the most highly complex is ‘lampas’ which allows the light to fall on silk threads which appear predominantly vertical in sections such as the background and horizontally on the design – creating an almost three-dimensional effect, while the threads are interwoven in a manner producing a strong material. It was used almost exclusively for Palace brocade weaving.The panel presented here embodies all the requirements of an imperial textile, created especially for the emperor’s throne cushion. It depicts a front-facing five-clawed dragon flanked by a pair of dragons amidst auspicious clouds above turbulent rolling waves emitting foam and spray, crashing against three jagged rocks. Imperial yellow embroidered satin throne-back cushion covers related to the current example can be seen still in situ on the thrones in the Hall of Supreme Principle, Taijidian, and the Palace of Eternal Spring, Changchundian in the Palace Museum, illustrated by Hu Chui in The Forbidden City, Beijing, 1998, p. 52, and 55. Several related embroidered silk yellow-ground throne back cushion covers of similar date (Qianlong and Jiaqing periods) have been sold. See Christie's New York, 24 March 2004, lot 25; Christie's New York, 29 March 2006, lot 278; Christie's Hong Kong, 27 May 2009, lot 1851; and Christie's London, 13 May 2011, lot 1196.
A QIANGJIN AND TIANQI LACQUER SQUARE 'DRAGON' BOX AND COVERWanliThe cover with canted corners decorated with a large front-facing five-clawed scaly dragon with finely incised hair and whiskers chasing a central flaming pearl of wisdom, all amidst floral scrolls above crashing waves and rocks against a wan-diaper ground, the curving sides with bands of floral scrolls and lingzhi, the box similarly decorated, the interiors and base lacquered black. 31.5cm (12 3/8in) square. (2).Footnotes:明萬曆 戧金填漆龍紋花卉蓋盒The constant dialogue between different workshops is evident when comparing lacquer and silk textiles; as the present box illustrates, the former appear to have been heavily influenced by the sumptuous silks made for Imperial consumption. Compare, for example, the decoration on the lid of the present box with a gold panel of a larger tapestry, Ming dynasty, depicting a similar front-facing dragon striding amidst clouds, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures from the Palace Museum. Textiles and Embroideries of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Hong Kong, 2005, p.3, no.2.See a related square qiangjin and tianqi lacquer box with a dragon, dated 1610, illustrated in East Asian Lacquer: The Florence and Hebert Irving Collection, New York, 1991, p.123, no.53. See also a related qiangjin and lacquer square box and cover, decorated with two dragons, Wanli eight character mark and of the period, in the Qing Court Collection, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Lacquer Wares of the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, Hong Kong, 2006, p.232, no.183. Compare also with a square lacquer box and cover with dragons, Wanli eight-character mark and of the period, dated 1619, illustrated in Chinesische Lackarbeiten, Stuttgart, 1979, pp.130-131, no.78. Compare the dragon on the cover to a similar dragon but on a circular lacquer box and cover, Wanli eight-character mark and of the period, illustrated in Ch'iang-chin, Chinkin and Zonsei Lacquerware, Tokyo, 1974, p.72, no.52.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A VERDURE TAPESTRY FRAGMENTAfter Tapestry 1 'The Unicorn is Found' from the Hunt of The Unicorn (La Chasse à la licorne) series160 x 134cmThe original South Netherlandish series of tapestries were made in the South Netherlands around 1495-1505, possibly designed in Paris they show a group of noblemen and hunters in pursuit of a unicorn through an idealised French landscapeCondition Report: This is probably no older than early 20th century (perhaps as late as the 2nd quarter of the 20th century). The condition overall reflects this, the field is quite tight with no obvious pulling, ripping, or opening - the backing linen is also probably of a similar date and the condition of this reflects this also. The colours look fairly good and vibrant overall with no obvious fading. It is a fragment of the larger work and was probably woven as such (it does not appear to have been cut down, the borders appear as designed). Please see additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
A CLASSICAL VERDURE TAPESTRY PROBABLY FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY Female figures in forest setting, birds in the foreground 218 by 180cm Condition Report: Wear to surface as per age, handling and use. Colours still fairly bright and rich, minor pulling, Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
Two antique needlepoint tapestry seat covers, floral spray centrepiece surrounded by flowers, buds, ribbon bows in pink, red, orange, purple, green and blue, together with a fragment of floral and oak leaf tapestry ( ) the two set covers measure 57 x 51 x 44 and the other piece 60 x 26 cms3Condition Reportthe two set covers measure 57 x 51 x 44 and the other piece 60 x 26 cms
A pair of Victorian walnut pole screens,the adjustable circular screens, inset with tapestry foliate panels, raised on a carved column descending onto a circular platform base on scroll feet,diameter of screen 40cm,155cm high total,(2)Condition ReportAreas of carving to screen missing.Historic woodworm to one base, with section of molding missing.One of the feet is missing part of its scroll

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