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A RED SILK WOMAN INFORMAL ROBE, CHANGYI QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 138 by 187 cm, 54 3/8 by 73 5/8 in.
woven with large roundels of five-clawed dragons amidst curling floral tendrils, the sides opening towards the sleeves, the elaborate borders and sleeves with matching bands of embroidered flowers, the sleeves with further bands enclosing wisteria blooms
Condition
Overall very good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The current red silk damask informal robe, changyi, would have been made for a high-ranking lady. Red was often avoided as a colour for the emperor’s formal and semi-formal court occasions as it had been the dynastic colour for the preceding Ming dynasty but it was not uncommon in informal wear for young ladies. The only time the emperor would wear a bright red robe was for the occasion of sacrifices at The Altar of the Sun on behalf of the empire.