Augusta Auctions
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KATHARINE HEPBURN CLOTHING, COUTURE, TEXTILES

Wed, Oct 24, 2018 08:00AM EDT
Lot 245

RED SILK KESI ROBE, CHINA, LATE 19TH C

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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
Red silk faille w/ tapestry woven & printed small rondels in shades of blue, neck & cuff bands in black w/ blue Kesi rondels & narrow brocade ribbon, brass ball buttons, chrome yellow silk damask lining, white silk slv lining w/ brocaded small rondels,L 54.5", (border tear at B neck, few .5" stains in CF neck to H & front left collar bone, left sleeve, right sleeve & back hem, some pulls) very good. PROVENANCE: 1st MET president & philanthropist Robert de Forest & wife, Emily Johnston de Forest.
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