A blue silk Dragon Robe - China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

embroidered in polychrome silk threads and gilt threads on a blue ground with five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls, amidst bats, cloud scrolls and auspicious symbols, all above turbulent breaking waves and rocks, with high lishui wave border at the skirt and sleeves  111.4 cm. long - Estimate: £600 - 800

Bonhams. The Jacques Desenfans Collection, 10 Apr 2008. New Bond Street