Lot 9203, A composite blue ground brocade silk dragon robe, Late Qing dynasty elements. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,700 - 4,400). Photo Bonhams.

Constructed from one or more robes into a long coat with center front closing, the dragons and wide lishui border woven in fine gilt-wrapped threads while the surrounding auspicious emblems and clouds are colored in white and bright pastel threads that repeat in the black ground collar, sleeves and cuffs; the robe now lined with pieced black silk gauze brocade (assembled, minor surface wear, discoloration). 55 1/2in (141cm) long

Property from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, sold to benefit future acquisitions.

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 10:00 PDT - SAN FRANCISCO