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1900's Chinese Silk Tapestry with Qing Style

$3,600
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£2,734.29
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€3,159.01
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CHF 2,947.25
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NOK 37,720.74
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71052 Rare Antique Chinese Silk Tapestry, 02'11 x 04'08. This exceptional antique handwoven Chinese silk tapestry is a masterwork of textile artistry—an exceedingly rare example of Qing-era refinement destined for the most discerning private collections. Rendered entirely in luminous silk, its depiction of a tranquil river scene with moored sailing vessels and blossoming trees evokes a dreamlike stillness that transcends time. Yet beneath its serene beauty lies an artifact of profound cultural significance: a majestic textile once crafted not for the market, but for connoisseurs of rank and learning, whose interiors reflected both affluence and intellectual prestige. Investment-grade silk tapestries of this caliber are extraordinarily scarce. The delicacy of the medium combined with the demands of meticulous hand-stitching means few works of such complexity and preservation survive. Every precious thread, every painterly gesture in the trees, water, and sails reveals the hand of a master—likely created within a high-ranking household or elite artisan workshop under imperial patronage. This is not a reproduction or decorative trifle; it is an authentic heirloom that embodies the highest tier of historical Chinese needlework, now nearly impossible to replicate. To own such an exquisite work of art is to signal alignment with a rarefied world of prestige—one that values heritage over novelty, mastery over mass production, and narrative over trend. Hung within a curated interior, this exclusive tapestry becomes a commanding focal point: a statement of cultivated taste, worldliness, and intimate connection to the legacy of Chinese artistry. It is equally at home among museum-quality antiques, investment-grade Asian art, or the refined décor of a modern collector who values scarcity as the ultimate expression of status. More than a visual delight, this sophisticated tapestry is a lasting cultural asset—an object whose rarity and craftsmanship will only appreciate with time. It offers both aesthetic fulfillment and enduring value, appealing to collectors who understand that the most prestigious investments are not always locked in vaults, but rather, woven quietly into the fabric of history. For those who seek not just art, but provenance and permanence, this silk masterpiece is a once-in-a-generation acquisition. Abrash. Handwoven silk. Made in China. Measures: 02'11 x 04'08. Date: 1900's. Early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Length: 56 in (142.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Embroidered,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1909
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 71052 Antique Chinese Silk Tapestry, 02'11 x 04'08 1stDibs: LU942910659401

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