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Kerry Taylor Auctions LLP
Lot No 266
A rare Imperial court robe or jifu, Chinese, circa 1900, the primrose
yellow satin ground finely embroidered with the twelve symbols of
Imperial authority, couched gold thread long pao dragons, fuchia-pink
bats amidst blue cloud scrolls above a turbulent sea scattered with
large pink peonies, the foaming waves carrying auspicious objects and
leaping carp, edged in deep purple satin embroidered with dragons,
couched gilt striped bands to the black satin sleeves, lined in plain
turquoise blue silk. Provenance: purchased Sotheby's New York 1966
Estimates: $12120 to $16160
Sale Details
Kerry Taylor Auctions LLP
Sotheby's St George Street Gallery
34-35 New Bond Street, London
W1A 2AA Sale
10 July 2007 1.30pm
Buyer's premium: 20% + VAT |
I am not looking to buy or sell. I
am reviewing this object to place it in context and to use it as a
teaching aid.
Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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