END-OF-SUMMER VINTAGE SPECTACULAR
Wed, Sep 9, 2020 07:00AM EDT
specialty fashion & textile sales
Lot 93
PAIR OF KESI CIVIL RANK BADGES, CHINA, 19TH C
Estimate: $600 - $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 matching Qing dynasty crane Chinese civil rank badges (buzi) of left facing silver cranes flying above golden sea towards scarlet sun & moon for woman's kesi vest or robe: 1 w/ sun for back, 11" x 12", (wear to edges, embroidered lamé outline of center panel mostly gone, stained backing, 0.25" hole right corner); 1 w/ moon for front, 11" x 12", (wear at edges, beading missing on moon, stain on bird's wing, backing stained, embroidered lamé outline of center panel mostly gone) both fair- good; t/w 1 blue silk satin embroidered panel w/ cranes, butterflies & bats, 4" x 19.5", (fading & wear to edges, silk edges beginning to shatter, dark spot stain left edge).
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