11th Sep, 2025 10:30
Autumn Specialist Sale
Fine Chinese embroidered blue silk jifu or dragon robe
Fine Chinese embroidered blue silk jifu or dragon robe, late Qing dynasty, finely worked with nine five-clawed 'Imperial' dragons (one concealed within), bats ('fu' or blessings), clouds, chrysanthemum flowers and the rishi or pearl of knowledge, over waves with scattered ruyi heads and swastikas, the flared sleeves black below the elbow and with silk dragon and wave cuffs, the whole of excellent colour and condition, approximately 71cm chest x 221cm cuff to cuff x 148cm high (back of neck to hem)
Private collection of the Gordon family (descendents of General Gordon), Clifton, Bristol.
Sold for £5,500
Fine Chinese embroidered blue silk jifu or dragon robe, late Qing dynasty, finely worked with nine five-clawed 'Imperial' dragons (one concealed within), bats ('fu' or blessings), clouds, chrysanthemum flowers and the rishi or pearl of knowledge, over waves with scattered ruyi heads and swastikas, the flared sleeves black below the elbow and with silk dragon and wave cuffs, the whole of excellent colour and condition, approximately 71cm chest x 221cm cuff to cuff x 148cm high (back of neck to hem)
Private collection of the Gordon family (descendents of General Gordon), Clifton, Bristol.
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 11th Sep, 2025
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include a Rare Rolex ‘Double-Red’ Sea-Dweller Submariner 2000 stainless steel bracelet watch, a Victorian carved walnut and marble specimen table stamped Gillow and Edwards & Roberts, a fine selection of jewellery including a 3ct single stone diamond ring, a 17th century needlework, and a large collection of Ecclesiastical silver. A number of lots in the sale are from descendents of General Charles Gordon (1833-1885).
Over 120 lots of pictures including original artworks by Montague Dawson, FRSA, RSMA (1895-1973), Edward Brian Seago, RWS, RBA, (British, 1910-1974), Frederick Henry Howard Harris (British, 1826-1901), Edward Wesson (British, 1910-1983), and Barrington Tabb (British, 1934-2022) will also feature. A good selection of portaits are offered on behalf of charity for the Bristol and Weston Hospitals Trust.
Viewing
Wednesday 10th September - 10am until 5pm
