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Description
These tapestries were obtain by William Christian Paul, and given as a present to Clifford W and Althea M. Valentin who was a close friend of Mr. Paul, and had dinner with them on many occasions. They are said to be of the Emperor Tao Kuang Era (1821-1851). One of the tapestry has a detailed newspaper article dated Monday, July 14, 1930 on the back of the frame that gives full details of the life and collection of rare old tapestries and textiles obtained through out Mr. Pauls life. An upon his death bequeathed the Metropolitian Museum of Art a priceless collection of old Chinese tapestris and textiles.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
satin, satin and silk stitches outline with Pekin stitch(French Knot ) outlined with gold applied
Distinguishing marks
They were given as a present from William Christian Paul of 563 Walton Ave Bronx, NY to Clifford W. and Althea M. Valentine then passed down to daughter Patricia A. Valentine (Laughlin) recently deceased passed them down to her two sons one being my husband William J Laughlin (Executor) and her other son Robert G Laughlin
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
3 of them are in frame 9 in x 22in and the other one in frame is 18 in x 25 in
Date Period
approx 1821-1851
Weight
approx 12 ozs
History
The tapestries are said to come from the Emperor Tao Kuang Era, they were obtained by William Christian Paul and presented as a present to my husbands grandparents
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Price Paid (If known)
-0- tapestry originally given as present to grandparents
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