清道光 松綠鍛繡金龍牡丹雲蝠紋吉服袍

embroidered with nine golden five-clawed dragons confronting flaming pearls against a turquoise ground accentuated with ruyi-shaped clouds, bats, bajixiang emblems, lotus and peony blooms, all above crashing waves and a lishui border

傳1901年購自北京，自此家族收藏

This robe is in good condition, but there is some light staining to lower part of the front and the right arm. There is some loose gold embroidered thread to the back of the left arm and to the front of the right arm. There is also loose embroidered thread to the head of one dragon to the front of left arm and to one dragon to the front. There is some staining to the lower hem, especially to the interior 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.
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