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A pair of two Chinese style silk embroidered panels, possibly mid-20th century. The panels are executed in polychrome silk threads on a golden-toned silk ground, depicting the traditional Baizi Tu or One Hundred Boys motif. Each panel is individually framed and glazed within a dark green mount and simple black-finished frame. The first panel shows numerous figures engaged in festive activities including a large blue and white dragon dance, a red and yellow lion dance, and kite flying. Banners within the embroidery feature the Chinese characters 囍 (Double Happiness) and 吉 (Good Luck). The second panel portrays figures participating in a dragon boat race, playing in a pavilion, and swinging from a flowering tree against a backdrop of stylised mountains. The figures and elements are rendered using fine embroidery, likely employing satin and stem stitches to create detailed miniature scenes.
No manufacturer’s marks, signatures, or retailer’s labels are visible on the front or visible portions of the backing of either piece. The lot comprises the two framed panels only; the white furniture and other background items shown in the images are not included.
Condition report:
The glass in the right-hand frame is significantly damaged with a large diagonal crack running across the top portion (photo 1 and photo 3). The silk ground in both panels exhibits characteristic puckering and undulation throughout, which is typical for mounted textiles of this type (photo 2 and photo 3). The black-finished frames show minor scuffing and superficial wear to the edges consistent with handling and age.
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