An embroidered brown-ground nine dragon robe Qing dynasty, 19th century
Estimate $8,000 – $10,000
embroidered with nine gold dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls among bats, ruyi cloud scrolls, ribboned emblems and flower sprays, all above turbulent waves crashing on rocks and a broad lishui border
137 cm long, 220 cm wide
Provenance
The Collection of Dr R.A. Fox,James R. Lawson, Sydney, 6 October 1927
Judith Rutherford Antique Textiles, Sydney, 31 March 2002
Condition Report
Some wear overall and particularly to the borders around the neck and across to the side opening at the front, and on the horseshoe cuffs of the sleeves. Some fading to the colours overall and particularly over the front of the robe. Some stains to the interior flap of the front and to the lining
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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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