Textile art, possibly embroidery
The dimensions of this textile art is 15 1/4" x 11 1/4" overall inside a thin wood frame. The mat is made from what appears to be a textured silk. A wooden board is behind the artwork and it is under glass. The embroidery work is done on what appears to be black silk and seems to be completely free form without a pattern. Some of the thread is metallic. I took it out of the frame, and the textile work measures 7 1/4" x 11 1/2". The back is interesting as you cannot see the threads because it is covered in what appears to be rice paper. The work is finely detailed. The last five images are taken without the frame and glass.
I purchased this at an antique mall in Dalton, Ga about 25 years ago. Many people in the area have travelled to Asia. I'm not sure if this is Asian or not, but it seems to have an Asian style.
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Hi Rochelle,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
I agree with you about the Asian aesthetic and this was likely made for export, for a Western audience
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A primitive Asian style embroidered silk and metallic thread on silk picture
Possibly made for export, early 20th Century
An asymmetrical stylized composition depicting women in kimono in an interior setting, one of them plays a musical instrument, unsigned, untitled and undated.
matted and framed 11 1/4 by 15 1/4 inches
CONDITION: not examined in person but appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: acquired from an antique mall in Georgia about 25 years ago
$150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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