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19th c. Chinese Silk Altar Frontal ex Malcolm Lein
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$1 500 - $3 000
Комиссия аукционного дома: 26%
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19th c. Chinese Silk Altar Frontal ex Malcolm Lein
19th century Chinese silk embroidered wedding altar frontal. With an apricot field filled with fu dogs or guardian lions, bats, birds, and floral motifs. Bordered by black embroidered with gold flowers.
Provenance: From the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, former director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art.
Malcolm Emil Lein (1913-2003) was the director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art during its early and formative years. During his 30-year tenure, he fought to procure the museum funding, grow its permanent collection, and establish it as a St. Paul's premiere gallery. Along with his wife Miriam, who worked at the Walker Art Center, he was a fixture in the Twin Cities artistic community throughout his life.
Apricot field; height: 60 1/2 x width: 69 in. Whole textile; height: 78 x width: 81 in.
Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.

