CHINESE SILK WINTER WEIGHT COURT ROBE Late 19th Century
Bodice with eight embroidered phoenix and peony rondels on a red ground. Colorful wave border at the bottom hem. Applied silk collar and horseshoe sleeves with similar rondels on a peony-filled black ground. Light blue silk lining. Length 54". Width across sleeves 64".
Condition Report Some loose gilt threads in cuffs, and losses to wave decoration. Lining worn. Please contact Eldred's 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred's and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object's age.