Chinese silk embroidery and a pair of lady’s shoes (mixed lot),
a.) Silk embroidery, China, c. 75 x 54 cm, 19th/20th century, groups of children playing, very naturalistically embroidered in silk shading on silk ground, undeciphered Chinese characters, framed within a silk border from the region, excellent condition, mounted on frame behind glass. (MA) b.) Lady's shoes with embroidered silk pattern, China, length c. 12 cm, 19th/20th century, in keeping with an age-old ideal of beauty, Chinese women from the upper echelons of society developed so-called lotus or lily feet by applying tight binding in their childhood, a practice which deformed their feet to such an extent that they could fit in the petite shoes offered in the present lot – this custom continued until the early 20th century; the shoes are only slightly worn and in excellent condition, only the leather patches on the sole were most likely added at a later date. (MA)
Further reading:
John E. Vollmer, Ruling from the Dragon Throne, costume of the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), p. 34; Young Y. Chung, The art of oriental Embroidery. History, aesthetics and techniques, p. 107.
12.09.2017 - 17:00
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EUR 600.-
Chinese silk embroidery and a pair of lady’s shoes (mixed lot),
a.) Silk embroidery, China, c. 75 x 54 cm, 19th/20th century, groups of children playing, very naturalistically embroidered in silk shading on silk ground, undeciphered Chinese characters, framed within a silk border from the region, excellent condition, mounted on frame behind glass. (MA) b.) Lady's shoes with embroidered silk pattern, China, length c. 12 cm, 19th/20th century, in keeping with an age-old ideal of beauty, Chinese women from the upper echelons of society developed so-called lotus or lily feet by applying tight binding in their childhood, a practice which deformed their feet to such an extent that they could fit in the petite shoes offered in the present lot – this custom continued until the early 20th century; the shoes are only slightly worn and in excellent condition, only the leather patches on the sole were most likely added at a later date. (MA)
Further reading:
John E. Vollmer, Ruling from the Dragon Throne, costume of the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), p. 34; Young Y. Chung, The art of oriental Embroidery. History, aesthetics and techniques, p. 107.
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| Auction: | Oriental carpets, textiles and tapestries |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 12.09.2017 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 06.09. - 12.09.2017 |