£900
LARGE CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED PANEL - HISTORICAL PROVENANCE. An unusually large late 19thc/early 20thc Chinese yellow silk panel, profusely embroidered with floral medallions, and various other flowers, bats and fish. With a floral border, and mounted in a more modern frame. Panel 176cms by 82cms, frame 184cms by 89cms
*This panel has passed through the vendors family from a Mr Colin Little. Mr Little went to China in 1886 and became a prominent businessman and leader in the British community in Shanghai. Whilst in England in 1912 he heard that Civil War had broken out in China, he returned and knowing leaders on both sides helped to broker a deal. In recognition of his services he was presented with a magnificent silver bowl from Tang Shao-Yi, First Premier of the Republic of China. This panel was either another gift or was acquired by Mr Little whilst living in China. *Condition: The silk has faded over time, in particular the central area and at one end of the border. Some small marks/stains in places.
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