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FASHION SALE -COUTURE/VINTAGE & TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 14, 2012 09:00AM EST
Lot 119

EMBROIDERED MULTICOLOR SKIRT, CHINA, 19TH C

Estimate: $400 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
Silk damask, red F & B panels w/ applique embroidered squares of village scenes, pleated colored panels bordered by black satin & narrow woven strips, L 37", (colors tired, appliques fraying) very good; t/w 1 skirt half, dark brown damask in bat motifs,main front square w/ gold couched dragon, auspicious symbols in surrounding square & embroidered wide black borders, L 39.25", excellent. Sold for the benefit of the Brooklyn Museum.