the semi-formal court robe Jifu embroidered with nine rampant dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls set among bats, ruyi cloud scrolls, and the an baxian, all above turbulent waves crashing on rocks strewn with peony sprays, the corners with triangular lishui striped borders
144 cm long
- Lot Sold $22,000 (Hammer Price)
- $26,840 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Sotheby's Australia, Melbourne, 26 October 2011, lot 412
Condition Report
A dark vertical mark just to the right of the centre front, extending from the hem approx 10cm across the lishui stripes, some wear to the narrow gilt bands bordering the black ground border around the neck and extending across to the right side fastening of the robe, and some wear to the narrow gilt mesh borders on the sleeves. The front opening now stitched closed. Some staining to the lining. Otherwise generally good condition
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |
