- 1447
A BLUE SILK BROCADE DRAGON ROBE (JIFU) QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- silk
woven with gilt-wrapped threads over a deep blue field, with nine five-claw dragons pursuing flaming pearls amongst auspicious emblems, within borders with the terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe at the sleeves and hem, the gold-striped sleeve extensions ending in black ground horse-hoof cuffs, with similarly patterned collar band
Condition
The unlined robe in overall fair condition with only two tears at the seam of the right sleeve near the armpit (one is approx. 6 cm, the other approx. 4 cm).
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.