Asian Art

December 0510, 2020
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LOT 142

Lot 142

A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century

A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
Lot 142 Details
A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century

Embroidered with red clouds containing peonies and cherry blossoms against a white silk ground, gold roundels of butterflies scattered throughout, together with a clear acrylic display case
71 x 51 in — 180.3 x 129.5 cm

Estimate $100-$300

Realised: $108
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
  • A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
  • A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
  • A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
  • A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
  • A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
  • A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
  • A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
  • A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
  • A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
  • A Gold and Silver Embroidered White Silk Wedding Kimono, Late Meiji-Showa Period, 20th Century
Provenance:

Purchased in 1983 from Robert Ledingham Inc., Vancouver, B.C.

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CONDITION DETAILS

very minor lifting and loose threads; overall in good condition

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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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