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Premier Catalog Auction - Session III

Sat, Nov 17, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 1329

Imperial Kesi Slit Tapestry Dragon Robe

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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

late Qing dynasty, imperial yellow silk tapestry woven in gold thread with 12 dragons, clouds, bats and other symbols over [lishui] border, brocaded silk lining, 52 in. length; lot accompanied with copy of 1980 receipt from Vallin Galleries, Wilton, Connecticut, reads "Twelve Symbol Imperial Consort's Robe, late 19th century" and indicates a price of $2500

Condition

overall good condition, some minor losses and wear at shoulders, light fading