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Lot 34:
Description
A pair of 20th-century Chinese silk embroideries worked in polychrome threads on a cream-coloured silk ground. The first embroidery depicts a rich scene with a central phoenix perched upon a gnarled tree branch, surrounded by blossoming peonies and plum or cherry flowers. The composition includes a crane in flight, a pair of ducks on water, and smaller songbirds set against a background featuring a prominent red sun. The upper left corner bears a four-character inscription in black ink reading 鸟语花香 (Niao yu hua xiang), a traditional idiom translated as birds sing and flowers are fragrant. The second embroidery depicts two peacocks perched on a blossoming branch interspersed with bamboo leaves, featuring detailed plumage with vibrant colours and eye patterns. This panel bears the four-character inscription 雀开春色 (Que kai chun se) to the left side, likely referring to the peacock revealing the colours of spring, accompanied by a red square seal mark. Both pieces are housed in modern gold-toned frames under glass.
Condition report:
Both fabric grounds show age-related rippling and waving throughout. There is visible minor staining and foxing to the silk, most notably in the lower-left corner of the peacock embroidery. The polychrome silk threads remain generally vibrant with no significant losses observed. The frames exhibit light surface wear consistent with age and handling.
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