Charlotte, NC
Details
- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 1ʺD × 14ʺH
- Styles
- Japanese
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Glass
- Mahogany
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Pieces are approximately 80 years old, and have traveled from the Philippines to the US, later to England then back … morePieces are approximately 80 years old, and have traveled from the Philippines to the US, later to England then back to the US. The original frames are firm, but show some age and scratches. less
- Description
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Vintage 1940’s Framed Japanese Silk Embroidery Textile Art, or nihon shishu in Japanese; Temple, Homes, Lake Views and Landscape.
Provenance: … more Vintage 1940’s Framed Japanese Silk Embroidery Textile Art, or nihon shishu in Japanese; Temple, Homes, Lake Views and Landscape.
Provenance: My parents were stationed at Clark Air Base in the Philippines; from 1946 until 1948. These items were obtained during their time there.
Upon their return to the States, Mother had both framed in Augusta, GA. Framer tag is on the reverse of both pieces: Bailie’s, 305 8th St, Augusta, GA. ‘Bailie’s since 1858; Custom Made Frames and Mats; Augusta’s Leading Art Dealer.’ Bailie’s closed in 1992.
You are purchasing a pair of beautifully hand-sewn Japanese scenic silk and metal embroidery landscapes. The ‘backgound’ is a pallet of silver, silk threads. The objects in each piece have a relief 3-D appearance... the temple, homes, trees, shrubs, birds float above the silver. Notice how metal threads are used to highlight both pieces.
Silks in silver, grey, black provide the background with silks of brown, tans and black bring the subject to life.
Both in custom red (mahogany?) wood frames, highlighted in gold. Both pieces are under glass, and one with the temple is artist signed in silk.
Dimensions:
• Frame: 19.5” wide x 13.5” tall x ¾” deep
• Art: 17.5 wide x 11.5 tall
Beautiful Japanese art, created 1940-1949; Excellent condition; glass has acted as a protective shield.
Pieces are approximately 80 years old, and have traveled from the Philippines to the US, later to England then back to the US. The original frames are firm, but show some age and scratches.
I will combine shipping with additional sales.
From a smoke-free/pet-free home. Please see all photos, read descriptions and ask questions before purchasing. Thank you. less
Charlotte, NC
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