Premier Auction | Session II
Fri, May 17, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 821
A Fine Chinese Brocade Court Dragon Robe
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Qing dynasty or earlier, multiple frontal and profile views of four clawed dragons brocaded in red, blue, yellow, silver and gold threads over lishui border, on tawny gold silk satin ground, later blue fabric lining, 51 in., lot accompanied with 2004 insurance appraisal that reads, "The four clawed eight dragon robes preceding the Chien Lung codification in 1760 were known as MING dragon robes, Yung Cheng Reign (1723-1736)"
, Provenance: Private Collection, North CarolinaCondition
fading, some seams are loose, surface abrasions including losses to brocaded details, tears and stains to sleeves
