Asian Art Auction

December 04, 2017

LOT 143

Lot 143

An Embroidered Summer Gauze Court Robe, 19th/20th Century

An Embroidered Summer Gauze Court Robe, 19th/20th Century
Lot 143 Details
An Embroidered Summer Gauze Court Robe, 19th/20th Century

Finely embroidered on a black gauze ground, with couched metallic gold thread and tones of purple, blue, green, rose and red, with a fierce dragon amidst five colour clouds, bats, cranes and auspicious symbols over the body, and a banded dragon border around the waist, the skirt with dragon roundels above a vividly embroidered dragon and flame border. Together with an embroidered cape
robe 48.6 x 76.3 in — 123.5 x 193.8 cm

Estimate $2,500-$2,800

Realised: $14,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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An Embroidered Summer Gauze Court Robe, 19th/20th Century
  • An Embroidered Summer Gauze Court Robe, 19th/20th Century
  • An Embroidered Summer Gauze Court Robe, 19th/20th Century
  • An Embroidered Summer Gauze Court Robe, 19th/20th Century
Provenance:

Purchased from Sotheby’s Online, June 16th, 2000

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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