Lot 102
EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Comprising of three baby carriers, one of heavy structure, with a complex design made up of embroidered applique work, the embroidery in silk, cotton and metal-wrapped thread, decorated with reserves of scrolling flowers including lotus, bordered with weft-brocade ribbon. Another baby carrier with complex white geometric white cotton embroidery on an indigo ground. The final baby carrier of indigo batik decorated with stylised scrolling floral motifs.
THE HOWARD COLLECTION OF TEXTILES AND MANUSCRIPTS
VIEW IN MELBOURNE
The applique carrier 56cm wide, 175cm wide with straps extended, 100cm high. The largest other carrier 78cm high, 62cm wide.
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
The embroidered and applique baby carrier with significant losses to the black silk satin ground to the lower decoration register, most likely due to oxidation to the fabric due to high iron content in the dye (the embroidery surrounding the black ground is in very good condition). Losses to the red cotton edging in parts due to old wear. Wear to the orange brocade tape borders of the straps. Some light wear to some parts of the embroidery throughout, but overall the embroidery is in excellent condition. Some minor losses to some of the sequins in the embroidery. Some light wear to the indigo cotton backing. The batik baby carrier panel with some light wear and light staining upon close inspection, otherwise no frther damage or faults. The embroidered panel with no visible wear, damage or faults.
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Asian Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8261
6:30pm - 8 October 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6.30PM AUSTRALIAN EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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