Asian Art Auction
Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 254
Chinese Ladies Dress Dragon Needlework, Forbidden Stich
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
Western style, early to mid 20th century, two piece brown silk, dress with hem area of panels with needlework dragons and phoenix, outer schiff with front and back panel decorated with dragons chasing a pearl amongst the clouds, floral border, black sheer silk arms with tassels, blue lining, shoulders 18 in., length 42 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Blowing Rock, North CarolinaCondition
some separation at seams, some staining to black silk of left arm, discoloration of blue lining, silk in overall good condition with no shattering
