Asian Art Auction

June 09 - 14, 2018

LOT 478

Lot 478

A Blue Ground Silk Embroidered Dragon Robe, 19th Century

A Blue Ground Silk Embroidered Dragon Robe, 19th Century
Lot 478 Details
A Blue Ground Silk Embroidered Dragon Robe, 19th Century

十九世紀 藍地紗繡八吉祥龍紋吉服

Against bright blue ground, decorated with dragons, flaming pearls, Buddhist emblems, and other auspicious symbols
57 x 70 in — 144.8 x 177.8 cm

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $5,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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A Blue Ground Silk Embroidered Dragon Robe, 19th Century
  • A Blue Ground Silk Embroidered Dragon Robe, 19th Century
Provenance:

Property of a Canadian banker, who lived and purchased in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Tokyo in the 1980s and 90s.

Note:

Proceeds to benefit the Ontario Arts Foundation.

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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