Eight Chinese robes at Nagel, "Asiatische Kunst", 8.5.2014
A finely embroidered blue-ground silk dragon robe, China, 19th century. Photo Nagel.
Front discoloured, seams and edges slightly worn. L. 135 cm. Estimate 3000/4000 €
A fine red 'kesi' robe with roundels depicting shou characters framed by butterflies, China, Guangxu period. Photo Nagel.
Minor stains, the fur of the cuffs and selvages slightly worn. L. 130 cm. Estimate 3000/4000 €
Property from an old German private collection, bought in China prior 1930
An embroidered blue-ground silk dragon robe with fine brocade collar and cuffs, China, 19th century. Photo Nagel.
Minor traces of age, gold paper slightly worn, lining worn. L. 137 cm. Estimate 2500/3500 €
Property from an European private collection
A fine blue-ground gauze robe (jifu) with dragon embroidery, China, 19th century. Photo Nagel.
Cuffs and collar slightly worn. L. 125 cm. Estimate 2000/3000 €
A blue-ground dragon robe with fine embroidery decoration, China, 19th century. Photo Nagel
Minor tear, hole. L. 137 cm. Estimate 2000/3000 €
An apricot coloured 'kesi' robe (changyi) with butterfly motifs and fine embroidered cuffs, China, 19th century. Photo Nagel.
Slightly discoloured, very minor traces of age. L.139 cm. Estimate 2000/3000 €
Property from a South German Noble collection
A fine violet coloured silk robe with lotus embroidery, China, late Qing dynasty. Photo Nagel.
Shoulder and borders slightly worn, minor stains. L. 132 cm. Estimate 2000/3000 €
Property from a Scandinavian private collection
A blue-ground silk robe with floss silk embroidery depicting a dragon, China, 19th century. Photo Nagel.
Cut short, length and width not original, partially resewn leaving the lishui border intact, comes with missing parts. L. 100 cm. Estimate 600 €
Property from an old German private collection
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