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FASHION SALE -COUTURE/VINTAGE & TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 14, 2012 09:00AM EST
Lot 220

FOUR CHINESE RANK BADGES, EARLY 19TH C

Estimate: $500 - $800

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
2 complete pairs, the 4 badges sewn together to form a single mat trimmed w/ gold lace, both pair w/ red sun, the small ground motifs embroidered in shades of blue, outlines of all elements outlined in couched gold thread work, gold chevron waves, 1 pair w/ left facing white birds on black gauze foundation & 1 pair w/ right facing smiling leopards, green felt backing behind whole textile, very good-excellent.