Lot 133. A blue-ground image robe and two informal robes, 19th-20th century. Estimation: USD 2,000 - 3,000. Price realised: 1,900 USD. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016.

The first robe is decorated with eight four-clawed silvered couched dragons amongst scattered auspicious symbols above foaming waves. The second is a black figured silk-ground robe embroidered with flowers, flower baskets, and auspicious symbols. The third is a blue figured silk-ground robe similarly embroidered. 

Provenance: Property from the Mr and Mrs C. Lefebvre Collection of Chinese Robes.

Christie's on line. The Art of China.