Lot 9211. A blue silk ground embroidered dragon robe, Late Qing dynasty. Estimate USD 2,000 ~ 3,000. Sold for US$ 1,875 (€1,688). Photo: Bonhams.

The dragons embroidered with gilt wrapped threads amid auspicious emblems, clouds and a tall lishui border worked in white and brilliantly colored threads (extensively altered, losses). 55in (139.5cm) long

Bonham's. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 10:00 PDT, SAN FRANCISCO