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    Sale 9511

    Asian and Fine European Costume, Textiles and Fans

    London, South Kensington

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    19 November 2002

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    Lot 44

    An informal robe of midnight blue satin, embroidered in 'three blues' silks with bats amidst peonies, chrysanthemums and orchids, worked in Peking knot and satin stitch, trimmed with sleevebands of aqua satin, worked with butterflies and flowers, circa 1900

    Price realised

    GBP 129

    Estimate

    GBP 150 - GBP 250

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    An informal robe of midnight blue satin, embroidered in 'three blues' silks with bats amidst peonies, chrysanthemums and orchids, worked in Peking knot and satin stitch, trimmed with sleevebands of aqua satin, worked with butterflies and flowers, circa 1900

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