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AN EMBROIDERED CHESTNUT-GROUND 'NINE DRAGON' ROBE, JIFU QING DYNASTY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
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embroidered with nine dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst scrolling clouds with bats suspending wan symbols and shou character roundels, all above cresting waves and a lishui border, the collar and cuffs embroidered with dragons and bats among clouds
Provenance
Acquired in China circa 1860.
Rockingham Castle, Leicestershire.
Rockingham Castle, Leicestershire.
Condition
This robe is in reasonably good, but there is some fading to the areas where the sleeves meet the upper part of the robe to the front and back. There is damage to the lowest button fastener and there is some fading and fraying to the interior blue lining. There are some horizontal creases through the centre of the robe.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."