Augusta Auctions
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FASHION SALE -COUTURE/VINTAGE & TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 14, 2012 09:00AM EST
Lot 121

ORANGE SILK KOSSU ROBE, CHINA, 19TH C

Estimate: $600 - $1,000

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
Pale orange, floral rondels & naturalistic flowers & butterflies all tapestry woven elements, each hand painted in shades of blue, outlined in black, front side closure & wide sleeve ends trimmed w/ silk woven ribbon, sleeves faced w/ kossu woven ivorysilk in shades of blue & red, chartreuse silk lining, brass buttons, Slv-Slv 67", L 55", (many breaks in kossu elements, shoulders faded) fair. Sold for the benefit of the Brooklyn Museum.