Silk dragon robe,
China, length c. 112, shoulder with sleeve length c. 175 cm, 18th century, made of silk damask with pattern weft threads, silk embroidery manufactured with gold and silver threads in appliqué technique, on the grounds of its cut the present lady’s robe was presumably used in the summer, the patterned orange silk fabric is embroidered with four-clawed dragons and phoenix motifs, the diagonal lines representing deep water reach into the lower end of the garment, above which are the classic wave and mountain motifs representing the Chinese cosmic world, the robe is authentic and was formerly worn, hence the minor signs of wear in the pattern do not detract from its value, the inside is lined with beige silk. (MA)
Further reading:
Myrna Myers, Silk for Thrones and Altars, Chinese Costumes and Textiles;
John E. Vollmer, Dressed to Rule, 18th century court attire in the Mactaggart Art collection;
John E. Vollmer, Ruling from the Dragon Throne, costume of the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911);
Dorotheum auction catalogue, Oriental carpets, textiles and tapestries, September 2016, lot 192.
03.04.2017 - 17:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 1,250.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 1,000.-
Silk dragon robe,
China, length c. 112, shoulder with sleeve length c. 175 cm, 18th century, made of silk damask with pattern weft threads, silk embroidery manufactured with gold and silver threads in appliqué technique, on the grounds of its cut the present lady’s robe was presumably used in the summer, the patterned orange silk fabric is embroidered with four-clawed dragons and phoenix motifs, the diagonal lines representing deep water reach into the lower end of the garment, above which are the classic wave and mountain motifs representing the Chinese cosmic world, the robe is authentic and was formerly worn, hence the minor signs of wear in the pattern do not detract from its value, the inside is lined with beige silk. (MA)
Further reading:
Myrna Myers, Silk for Thrones and Altars, Chinese Costumes and Textiles;
John E. Vollmer, Dressed to Rule, 18th century court attire in the Mactaggart Art collection;
John E. Vollmer, Ruling from the Dragon Throne, costume of the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911);
Dorotheum auction catalogue, Oriental carpets, textiles and tapestries, September 2016, lot 192.
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| Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 03.04.2017 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 25.03. - 03.04.2017 |
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