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Asian Art Auction

Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 262

Chinese Blue Robe and Red Silk Skirt

Estimate: $500 - $700

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robe with embroidered peonies and butterflies throughout, sleeves decorated with vases of flowers to the front, some motifs having forbidden stitch, all on a blue silk ground, black collar, single button at collar, tie at waist, suspended from ebonized rod, length 39 in.; skirt with alternating pleats of red and black, central panel decorated with peonies and butterflies, some with forbidden stitch, length 33 inches.

Provenance: Collection of Janice and Joe Boyd

Condition

robe with discoloration to interior blue lining, some threads pulled; skirt with some tears, areas of discoloration, losses and pulled threads

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