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Wed, Sep 20, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 117

TWO SILK CAFTANS, NORTH AFRICA, c. 1900

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

1 silk & metallic woven caftan w/ inlaid weft brocade embroidery, corded seams, North Africa, late 19th C, CH 50”, L 53”, (light discoloration, many light stains up to 1.5”, few tiny holes, minor tarnish) good; 1 cream silk moire w/ calligraphic inspired cream silk embroidery around neckline, down CF & around sleeve openings, lined in cream silk satin, CH 48”, L 50”, (discoloration of thin light vertical bands, small light stains, minor discoloration to hem, wear to tassels) very good. Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.

Condition

Good-Very Good

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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.