Framed Indonesian Ceremonial Tapis Sarong

Lot description

Framed Southeast Asian ceremonial skirt (tapis), Lampung, Southern Sumatra, Indonesia, couched gilt metal-wrapped threads on a woven cotton ground, horizontal registers with geometric designs, sight: approx 42.75"h, 51.75"w, overall: 44"h, 53"w, 12.5lbs Provenance: From Donald and Renate Van Stone's Austin, Texas estate. Donald Van Stone served as the Regional Vice President of the First National Bank of Chicago from 1971-1984, a time in which the bank was expanding internationally. After assignments in Germany, Kenya, and Australia, the Van Stones moved to Manila, Philippines where they began amassing an impressive collection of Chinese and Southeast Asian art and artifacts, some of which will be offered in this auction.