Framed Silk Embroidery of Goldfish

This item is a traditional Chinese-style silk embroidery, also known as Su embroidery, featuring a trio of goldfish. The composition focuses on two vibrant orange and white fantail goldfish and one contrasting black moor goldfish, all depicted in graceful, fluid motion against a pale, neutral silk background. The craftsmanship utilizes highly skilled needlework techniques, with various shades of silk thread used to create a realistic sense of depth, translucency in the fins, and shimmering scales. The vertical orientation is marked with calligraphic text and a red vermillion seal in the upper right and center-right sections, typical of scholarly or professional artistic productions from the mid-to-late 20th century. The piece is professionally mounted with a grey-toned double mat and housed in a modern, dark-stained wood or polymer frame under glass. Visible condition is excellent with no signs of thread pulling, fading from UV exposure, or foxing on the silk fabric. The quality of the stitching suggests a high level of artisanal skill, possibly from a professional workshop in Suzhou, known for the 'hidden knot' technique that creates a seamless appearance on the front of the garment or art piece.

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