Two Chinese Lilac Ground Silk Embroidered Skirts
Auction Date: November 12, 2021
Estimate: Estimate: 500 - 700
Sold for: $1,920
Lot: 3031
The first is a pleated skirt, woven and embroidered in Peking knot in a greenish-blue tone with large peonies, and the shaped side panels are finely embroidered to depict peacocks and exotic birds amongst flowers the second skirt, of finely embroidered floral panels, lined with blue silk.
Length: 39 1/2 inches (99.7 cm).
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.
The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.