Asian Art II - 16th May 2017

Lot 139

A CHINESE EMBROIDERY ON SILK OF SCHOLARS IN A BAMBOO GROVE QING DYNASTY Embroidered on a blue...

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £1000

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Description

A CHINESE EMBROIDERY ON SILK OF SCHOLARS IN A BAMBOO GROVE

QING DYNASTY

Embroidered on a blue panel with silk and couched gold thread with seven scholars in a bamboo grove discussing a scroll, 99.5cm x 84cm.

Provenance: purchased by Mr John Reid in Yokohama in the late 19th century and thence by descent.