September Premier Auction: Day 1
Fri, Sep 15, 2017 02:00PM EDT - Sat, Sep 16, 2017 02:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 146
Chinese Embroidered Dragon 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, confrontational dragon writhing around flaming pearl of immortality, three sides bordered with flowers and gourds, waves at bottom, couched gold tone metallic accents and fine wool thread on felted wool ground, 29 x 25 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.
