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Robe impériale en soie brodée à fond jaune Chine, dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Silk
agrémentée de trois dragons sur la poitrine et deux sur les épaules à la poursuite de la perle enflammée et de caractères shou dans des médaillons parmi les nuages en forme de ruyi et les douze symboles impériaux, au-dessus de rochers et flots tumultueux
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8th October 2009, lot 1658.
Condition
The overall condition is very good with no fading, the threads are lightly worn, but are all intact and no loose threads. The interior lining has been replaced. The buttons appear to be original.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Robes decorated with the Twelve Symbols of Imperial Authority were reserved for the exclusive use of the emperor. They identify the emperor as the Ruler of the Universe as well as representing the virtues he should embody. In 1759, the Qianlong emperor instigated a comprehensive set of costume edicts promulgated in the Huangchao liqi tushi, the 'Illustrated Precedents for the Ritual Paraphernalia of the Imperial Court'. As a mark of the highest distinction, the use of the Twelve Symbols of Imperial Authority could only be conferred by the emperor to members of the Imperial family as noted in the Huangchao liqi tushi. Compare a similar robe sold in our New York rooms, 20th March 2002, lot 312.