清十九世紀 紅地緙絲彩繪花籃八仙團紋夾袍

woven with eight medallions containing baskets of peaches and flowers surrounded by clouds and auspicious objects, the design repeated on the collar and sleeve bands, edged in black and gold brocade, with terrestrial diagram and lishui border at the hem

There is wear under the right arms, and there is wear and losses to the collar band, most noticeably around the neck, and to the secondary sleeve bands. There are extensions to the collar band, which appear to have been added during the original construction. There is slight fading, scattered stains, tears, and some seperation between the different colors used to create the design. There are some losses along the shoulder line and wear to the pigments used to enhance thte design, most noticable in the ochre areas. The back has three small scattered holes and there is repair above the last button and right shoulder. The lining is worn and faded, most noticable around the back collar, and there are patches and fraying to the edges.
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.

A similar robe from the Daoguang period is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Costumes and Accessories of the Qing Court, Hong Kong, 2005, no. 109.  Other similar examples dated to the late 19th century are illustrated in Robert D. Jackson, Imperial Silks: Ch'ing Dynasty Textiles in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, vol. I, Minneapolis, 2000, nos. 97, 98, 101, 102.