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A Chinese/Canton Satin Embroidered Hanging From Indies Company Circa 1780

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Circa 1780/1810 Canton/ China for export to Europe Large bedspread or hanging in sky-blue chiné satin silk embroidered with polychrome mercerized satin silk thread and couched stitch points. Three widths cloths sewn before embroidery, 73 cm wide each, attesting to its Asian origin. Large naturalistic design decoration organized and structured with a central rose and four spandrels. Borders in Louis XVI style with interlacing of flowering stems. No lining, no straw, silk is strong. Excellent and fresh condition and color. Measures : 246 cm x 228 cm While the first exports in the 16th and 17th centuries of Asian embroidery from Macao were mainly destined for Portugal, the British and Dutch India Companies operated mainly throughout Europe in the following centuries1. The enthusiasm of Europeans for Chinoiserie faded at the end of the 18th century, and the artisans of the Canton counter (Guangzhou) in particular, made to order bedspreads, hangings and pieces of clothing in lustrous silk satin with decoration. of embroidery with a more assertive European and French taste.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 96.86 in (246 cm)Width: 89.77 in (228 cm)Marked Size: Measures : 246 cm x 228 cm (EU)
  • Style:
    1780/1810 (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent Condition and Color.
  • Seller Location:
    Toulon, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU633312555622

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