Sign In
Create Account
BIDDERS
SELLERS

Sign In to see what this sold for


View New Orleans Auction / Cakebread Designer Auction next auction.

Similar Items

Lot 185

185: Chinese Embroidered Lady's Imperial Dragon Robe

View Catalog

img0 1
img1 2
img2 3

Description

Rare Chinese Woven and Embroidered Lady's Imperial Dragon Robe, Ch'i-fu, 18th century, the yellow silk ground with original peach-colored brocade silk lining embroidered with nine Imperial dragons in gold thread and woven with the twelve symbols and clouds and a mountain rising from the waves, symbolizing the ancient belief that China arose from the water surrounded by the oceans, all above a lower border at the hem of diagonal bands, the layout and symbols incorporated into this robe follow the precepts for an Imperial lady, possibly an empress, the robe is completed and awaiting the final fitting for the recipient of the addition of sleeves, collar and buttons, l. 52-1/2".

Condition

Overall very good condition - no tears or damage noted.

Estimate $7,000 - $10,000
Starting Bid $5,750
Us Auction
May 19, 2012
Ended
Auctioneer
New Orleans Auction / Cakebread Designer Auction

Contact

510 Julia St
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States


ASK SELLER A QUESTION
Other auctions from this auctioneer