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Premier Catalog Auction - Session III

Sat, Nov 17, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 1321

Rare Chinese Kesi Slit Tapestry Bird Robe

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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, robe or coat with overall decoration in birds in various settings, woven gold thread ground, mounted in shadow box modern frame, 39 x 60 in. (sight); 47 x 64 in. frame; lot accompanied with copy of 1997 receipt from Vallin Galleries, Wilton, Connecticut that reads, "Chinese Tapestry Weave Coat Depicting '1000 Birds'" and indicates a price of $7500

Condition

not examined out of frame, front appears to be in good condition, front lift side is lighter in color than right side, especially in the variations of blue accents