Apr 11, 2006 10:00 EST
Couture and Accessories
341
Group of Four Exotic Textiles
The first an Indian hanging of teal blue challis with central boteh motif embroidered in various cotton threads, border of trailing flowers, 52 x 110 inches, the second a door hanging of imperial gold felt embroidered with peonies and carnations in Oriental motif, Greek Key border, 34 x 44 inches, cotton backing, the third a dragon robe remnant complete with wave border, 24 x 47 inches, and a buddhist priest's robe of various pieces of 18th and 19th century brocades with phoenix motif and sacred symbols, 72 x 55 inches.
Each in good condition, the first with some fiber loss, the last with fraying areas.
Sold for $2,000
Estimated at $700 - $900
Includes Buyer's Premium
Group of Four Exotic Textiles
The first an Indian hanging of teal blue challis with central boteh motif embroidered in various cotton threads, border of trailing flowers, 52 x 110 inches, the second a door hanging of imperial gold felt embroidered with peonies and carnations in Oriental motif, Greek Key border, 34 x 44 inches, cotton backing, the third a dragon robe remnant complete with wave border, 24 x 47 inches, and a buddhist priest's robe of various pieces of 18th and 19th century brocades with phoenix motif and sacred symbols, 72 x 55 inches.
Each in good condition, the first with some fiber loss, the last with fraying areas.
Auction: Couture and Accessories, Apr 11, 2006
