Wall decoration

Exceptional Asian textile artwork from the first half of the 20th century (Republic Period), executed faithfully following the sumptuous aesthetic and imperial canons of late Qing Dynasty. It is a large-format natural silk panel rich in symbolism, technical finesse, and extraordinary chromatic vividness.
​Iconography and Cultural Theme: The work exquisitely illustrates the iconic celebration of Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival). It presents four majestic boats with dragon-head prows, where multiple individual rowers are embroidered with textured relief threads to simulate scales. Along the riverbanks, a lively festive scene is detailed with figures dressed in traditional attire, pagodas, relief stone bridges, willows, and ceremonial elements such as banners, lanterns, and wind instruments.
​Haute Couture Work and Singular Finishes (Highly Laborious):
​The main canvas is executed on delicate natural silk in imperial yellow.
​The faces of the characters exhibit a classic, highly valued craftsmanship: features and gazes outlined with matte black silk threads that mimic the expressive makeup of traditional Chinese Opera.
​The perimeter of the yellow silk is outlined by a delicate floral textile trim applied and fully hand-stitched, appreciable in the meticulousness of its corners finished with artisanal mitering.
​The piece is completed with an elegant burgundy-tone border and a sumptuous perimeter textile passepartout of thick fabric featuring a complex geometric jacquard pattern in bronze and olive green tones.
​The reverse of the textile is perfectly protected with olive green protective silk, visible through the glass.
​Premium Presentation and Framing: The piece is presented in an exclusive contemporary floating mounting with double translucent glass, allowing the silk to be admired suspended in the air in its entirety and the olive green reverse to be appreciated. Framed in a black wood structure with a gold inner profile that enhances the natural glints of the silk. Ready to hang.
​Total dimensions (with frame): 76 cm high x 45 cm wide.
​Condition: Excellent conservation state. The textile retains magnificent tension and the colors preserve all their original vividness. A piece of great artisanal refinement, ideal for demanding collectors of oriental art.