Qing dynasty Mandarin court robe dresses up Sarasota Estate Auction, May 20-21

Detail of Qing dynasty Mandarin court robe, estimated at $20,000-$35,000. Image courtesy of Sarasota Estate Auction
Qing dynasty Mandarin court robe, estimated at $20,000-$35,000. Image courtesy of Sarasota Estate Auction
Qing dynasty Mandarin court robe, estimated at $20,000-$35,000. Image courtesy of Sarasota Estate Auction

SARASOTA, FLA. — Sarasota Estate Auction will showcase important Chinese artifacts, great silver and fine art in its next two-day sale, taking place Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. Headlining this auction, which contains more than 1,500 lots, will be a Qing dynasty Mandarin court robe and a pair of polychrome Han warriors, along with art from Grandma Moses. The sale will also feature part two of a lifetime collection of sterling silver, including a Georg Jensen sterling compote and a Chinese Export silver centerpiece. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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