Grid Carpet, China, c. 180 x 125 cm,
![Grid Carpet, China, c. 180 x 125 cm, - Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries Grid Carpet, China, c. 180 x 125 cm, - Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries](/fileadmin/lot-images/40T201021/normal/gitterteppich-china-ca-180-x-125-cm-6896704.jpg)
China, c. 180 x 125 cm, 19th century. An important imperial palace carpet with silk pile and embedded metal threads on cotton foundation. One cartouche in the border contains the Chinese characters for “good fortune” and “longevity”. With visible traces of usage and heavy corrosion, completely preserved. (VP)
A collector’s carpet.
Cf.
Glanz der Himmelssöhne, Kaiserliche Teppiche aus China 1400-1750, London 2005.
Specialist: Vincent Pillinger
Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314
vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at
21.10.2020 - 14:00
- Starting bid:
-
EUR 6,500.-
Grid Carpet, China, c. 180 x 125 cm,
China, c. 180 x 125 cm, 19th century. An important imperial palace carpet with silk pile and embedded metal threads on cotton foundation. One cartouche in the border contains the Chinese characters for “good fortune” and “longevity”. With visible traces of usage and heavy corrosion, completely preserved. (VP)
A collector’s carpet.
Cf.
Glanz der Himmelssöhne, Kaiserliche Teppiche aus China 1400-1750, London 2005.
Specialist: Vincent Pillinger
Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314
vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at
Buyers hotline
Mon.-Fri.: 9.00am - 6.00pm
kundendienst@dorotheum.at +43 1 515 60 200 |
Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction with Live Bidding |
Date: | 21.10.2020 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 14.10. - 21.10.2020 |