755 Prior Ave N #235C, St Paul, MN, US, United States
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Movement: smooth lines of calligraphy, carefully carved jade, and the captured motion of Ju Ming's "Single Whip" bronze. All of these works embody the movement and grace associated with the arts of Asia. This sale offers a carefully curated selection of fine paintings and sculptures, rare pieces of furniture, and exquisite jades. Included are selections from Ruth Stricker Dayton and Bruce Dayton's collection at the Marsh, items from the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, and an excellent group of jade carvings and snuff bottles from one collection of a prominent Minneapolis owner.
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LOT 32:
19th c. Chinese Silk Altar Frontal ex Malcolm Lein
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Sold for: $6,500
Price including buyer’s premium:
$
8,190
Start price:
$
750
Estimated price :
$1,500 - $3,000
Buyer's Premium: 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.
