Asian Auction
Thu, Sep 23, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 112
Chinese 'Dragon' Silk Court Robe, Forbidden Stitch
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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, embroidered gold wrapped thread and polychrome satin stitch on dark blue silk ground, with five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls against stylized clouds, with bats and the Eight Buddhist emblems, horseshoe cuff sleeves, the interior lined in pale blue silk damask, neck to hem 57 in.
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Provenance: Private Collection, Atlanta, Georgia
Condition
presents well, hem slightly trimmed, front proper left hem with repair and possibly glued, some seam separations, fraying, splits to gold thread, interior with light staining and toning
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