Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Silk embroidery depicting two guardian lions, framed in a gilt frame, 19th century.
An elegant, hand-embroidered silk piece depicting two Foo lions (or imperial guardian dogs) surrounding a symbolic central medallion. Executed with exquisite detail in cream, blue, brown, and beige tones, this circular composition exemplifies the refinement of Asian-inspired textile arts from the late 19th century.
The richness of the embroidery stitches highlights the details of the mythological creatures as well as the stylized clouds that encircle them. Presented under glass in a circular gilt frame with a turquoise blue mat, the work is displayed with particular elegance.
At the crossroads of Oriental influences and the European taste for the exotic, this decorative piece is a beautiful collector's item for enthusiasts of textile art, Orientalism, and antique decoration.
Style :
Orientalist
Asian Decorative Arts
Traditional Chinese
19th Century Eclecticism
Antique Textile Art
Collectible Decoration
Key Features :
Hand-embroidered silk
Depicts two mythological guardian lions
Circular composition
Antique gilt frame
Turquoise blue mat
Finely executed textile work
19th century
Decorative and collectible object
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Category
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Needlework Tapestries