Asian Art Auction
Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 261
Seven Chinese Robes
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
early 20th century, comprising: two examples with dragons amongst auspicious symbols on purple fabric, one with gilt metal button closures, the other knots, each with blue silk lining; a hand embroidered example depicting gilt dragons amongst auspicious symbols, gilt metal button closures on a purple fabric, blue silk lining; an example with ribbons and embroidered butterfly and foliate decoration, gilt metal button closures on purple fabric, black lining; a collared example with cut blue velvet shou characters, above manji symbols, single knot closure, all on blue fabric, blue silk lining; lavender example with teal flowers and ribbon collar, cuffs and hem, no lining; black example having dragon, butterfly and floral decoration, blue silk lining; largest 54 x 87 in.
Provenance: Collection of General Sam S. Walker and Charlotte B. Walker, Pinehurst, North CarolinaCondition
first example with wear to blue silk lining; gilt dragon example with some loose threads, a few areas of losses to embroidery; blue shou with multiple holes and tears to interior lining, areas of discoloration to lining and exterior of robe; lavender with tear to collar, areas of discoloration, loose threads; black with many holes to interior lining, discoloration to interior and exterior
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