September Premier Auction: Day 1
Fri, Sep 15, 2017 02:00PM EDT - Sat, Sep 16, 2017 02:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 145
Chinese Embroidered Crane Panel
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
probably late Qing dynasty, possibly Imperial, two rondels each with a flying crane with floral cornerwork, couched gold tone metallic thread and fine wool thread on felted wool ground, 53-1/4 x 16-3/4 in. (sight), later black frame
Notes: Herbert J. Diekman, Captain in the US Army, served in the 2000 man contribution to the 8-Nation coalition forces in China during the Boxer Rebellion in 1899. By family tradition Diekman acquired the panels from Imperial Palace in Peking and brought them to display in his Brooklyn, New York home.
