A CHASUBLE OF IVORY SATIN
Second quarter 18th Century
The Couture Point de Chainette silk satin ground, hand embroidered for the European market in China circa 1750
The Chinese needlework in coloured silks with scrolling stylised roses, carnations and other flowers
,The orphrey panels of ivory French Lyon silk brocaded in coloured silks and silver metal threads with large scale stylised flowers, trees and feathery foliage
Complete with matching stole and maniple
This magnificent set is in very good antique condition throughout
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18th-century Chinese point de chaînette (chain stitch) embroidery, often referred to in historical contexts as tambour work or simply chain stitch, was highly prized for its fluid, continuous nature, creating intricate designs on silk. During the 18th century, Chinese artisans used this technique to create elaborate, vibrant pieces for both domestic use and the European export market
PROVENANCE LOT 197 Christies Mayorcas Collection of Tapestries and Textiles February 1999
Thereafter in the collection at Cory Castle, Cumbria
SIZE 45 inches x 27 inches max (114cm x 69cm)
S5687
