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Auction House:
Aalders Auctions
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Textiles & Costume
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*** Chinese Chaofu Qing Dynasty formal dragon robe, the midnight-blue summer weave silk worked in couched gold threads with a five-clawed front-facing dragon on the chest, back and shoulders, each encircling a flaming pearl among clouds, bats, ribboned… ***
*** Important Chinese Imperial clan nine dragon robe, late Qing Dynasty, embroidered with eight dragons couched in gold wrapped thread to the exterior, surrounded by embroidered wufu, cranes and ruyi head and auspicious Buddhist objects including endless knot… ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered vest, decorated with embroidered gold thread iris on a bright blue ground, accented with embroidered shou symbol, bat and floral trims, in tones of black, gold and purple, with pale blue silk lining, length 72 cm ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty belt purse, c.1860 of shaped form, in dark blue silk, set with mother of pearl panel, and yellow tassel, h 12 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford ***
*** Set of four fine framed Japanese embroideries, of rectangular form, decorated with images of wisteria and birds, in light coloured tones on a dark ground (4) ***
*** Chinese pink silk Manchu lady's Informal robe, Changyi, late Qing Dynasty, embroidered in satin stitch and brightly coloured butterflies hovering over scattered orchid sprays, enclosed by a black silk border similarly worked with pairs of orchid plants… ***
*** Large Tibetan Thangka, with central mulitheaded deity, flanked by two deities, in an outdoor scene with various other deities, mounted on a woven ground, a/f, 153 cm x 164 cm ***
*** Chinese pale yellow gauze summer skirt, embroidered in gold thread with dragons and phoenix, amongst stylised clouds and turbulent waves, with ribbon trim, in colourful tones, length 94 cm ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty winter skirt, padded, embroidered with dragons and phoenix amongst stylised clouds and turbulent waves, in tones of blue, green and yellow on a red ground, with black trim and pale green lining, length 79 cm ***
*** Beautiful rare set of four Japanese framed kimono Samples,the rectangular panels displaying different pattern samples, each sample numbered, mounted and framed (4) ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty long satin jacket, c.1890, embroidered with vases, flowers fruit and peonies in Peking knot, in tones of blue, pink, yellow and white on a green ground, with sleeve panels embroidered with bats butterflies and endless knot… ***
*** Early 20th century Chinese black jacket, c.1920 with repeating geometric motif, rich blue cotton lining, l 56 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty embroidered panel, champagne silk embroidered with figures, eternal knot and flowers with ruyi head border, in tones of blue, purple, green and red, uncut collar and trim meant for 'End of Mourning' robe, 76 cm x 108 cm ***
*** Chinese purple Gauze summer robe, the gauze decorated with flowering branches, with embroidered sleeve panels and decorative borders depicting peonies, peaches and phoenix, in colourful tones on black, accented with white silk sleeve panels embroidered… ***
*** Japanese Christening gown of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, (the last of Tokyo Shoguns) 1837-1913, beautifully decorated with bows, arrows, tsubas, prunus blossom and a samurai helmet to back, on a cream and gold speckled ground, the shoulders bearing the Tokugawa… ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered silk Skirts, each with panel embroidered with central peacock surrounded by multiple birds and foliage on green damask, surrounded by embroidered butterfly and floral border, in tones of blue, with concertina panel… ***
*** Chinese embroidered Manchu robe, embroidered in Peking knot with roundels depicting two figures in various scenes, surrounded by flowers, butterflies and fruits in Peking knot, in tones of peach, blue and brown on a cobalt blue ground, with black satin… ***
*** Two Chinese Republic period silk Jackets, one in pale gold damask, decorated with blue and pink ribbon trim, with bat form buttons, with pale silver lining, length 60 cm, the other in grey satin with black floral ribbon borders, with rounded waist and… ***
*** Good Sino-Tibetan Thangka, of rectangular form, depicting Mahakala, with arms raised in tones of blue, red and green, in carved Chinese frame, 93 cm x 62 cm ***
*** Chinese embroidered red silk jacket, decorated to front and back with central peonies and butterflies in Peking knot, surrounded by embroidered floral motifs and butterflies in Peking knot, the sleeves decorated with pale blue cuffs embroidered with… ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty silk Damask skirt, in pale yellow, with blue San lan trim, the skirt beautifully embroidered with panels of peonies butterflies and foliage, in tones of peach, green and purple, with orange damask lining, length 103 cm ***
*** Stunning Chinese late Qing Dynasty long black jacket, embroidered with eight hanging lanterns in gold couched thread, featuring two ladies in various scenes, applied collar of continuous ruyi head enclosing flowers and plants, in tones of pink, green,… ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty, 18th century needle point, of rectangular form, decorated with goats under a prunus tree with rocky outcrop, framed, 41 cm x 59 cm. Provenance: Private Collection Castlecrag ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty red silk wedding jacket, embroidered with phoenix, butterflies, flowers and foliage, in tones of blue, green and white on a red damask ground, with purple satin collar embroidered in Peking knot with flowers, gourds and foliage,… ***
*** Superb Chinese late Qing Dynasty wedding skirt, the larger panels embroidered with dragons in gilt couched thread chasing a flaming pearl surrounded by cloud scrolls above wave scrolls, the smaller panels embroidered with phoenix and flowers above wave… ***
*** Two Japanese Meiji/Taisho period 19th century Noh masks of Okina and Ebisu, both in black with red, white and gilt details, the first applied with white horse hair brows, chin tuft, moustache and beard, the interior signed Norikazu; the second with white… ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty civil officials summer hat, for 7th rank civil official, of cone form, accented with central gilt copper hat knob, with woven cane and pink mesh lining, height 15 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford ***
*** Chinese embroidered pale blue long jacket, embroidered with peonies, butterflies and fruit, in tones of pink, blue, yellow and green on a blue silk ground, with black satin borders embroidered with crane roundels, ruyi head and floral motifs, with metal… ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty 3rd rank military badge, of square form in Kesi weave, with leopard insignia woven as part of the badge, amongst cloud and wave scroll, with geometric border, in tones of blue, orange, green and black, 29 cm x 29 cm. Provenance:… ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty dragon robe panels, c.1875, depicting forward facing dragon with flaming pearl, above two side facing dragons with flaming pearl, in tones of red, cream, green and blue, accented with gold thread on blue silk, 140 cm x 116 cm.… ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty silk Damask jacket, in pale yellow, with heavily embroidered San lan floral borders in tones of blue, accented with heavily embroidered San lan sleeve panels depicting butterfiles, flowers and foliage, with pale blue lining,… ***
*** Three pairs of Chinese late Qing sleeve panels, two pairs joined together enclosed within silk borders - one embroidered with figures in a garden setting, in Peking knot and accented with gold thread, 55 cm x 23 cm, the other embroidered with figures by a… ***
*** Chinese embroidered red silk jacket, the front and back decorated with peonies in Peking knot, surrounded by bats and flowers above a base of turbulent waves in tones of blue, with cream coloured sleeve panels embroidered with ducks, foliage and… ***
*** Chinese embroidered textile, of rectangular form, with central vase of peonies and blossom, with Peking knot shou motif, surrounded by mythical creatures, bowl of peaches and other precious objects, in tones of green, orange and white on a blue ground, 59… ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 5th rank military badges, of square form with central bear on stylised lotus base, surrounded by butterflies and geometric motifs, in tones of blue, orange, yellow, green, pink and black, with pale blue silk lining, 25 cm x 26… ***
*** Pair of late Qing Dynasty rank badges, of rectangular form with central pheasant with wings outspread and on one bended leg, cloud scroll and bat sky, red sun upper right wave scrolls below, repeating pattern to border, in gold couched thread on black,… ***
*** Two pairs of Chinese late Qing sleeve panels, one pair decorated with figures in scenes of daily life, accented with flowers and foliage in Peking knot, in tones of peach, blue, green and yellow on a pale blue ground, 89 cm x 9 cm, the other decorated… ***
*** Rare Chinese Qing Dynasty, 19th century Mandarins belt, set with central green glass panel, flanked by two pink glass panels, with brass floral surrounds, on cotton belt. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty pale blue satin Damask jacket, c.1890, with wide black satin trim embroidered with double coins and endless knot in silver thread, with pale pink satin sleeve panels embroidered with phoenix, birds and butterflies by a blossoming… ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty Pleated skirt, purple pleated silk, with applied blue and pale pink silk panels embroidered with birds and flowers, in tones of purple, blue, green and pink ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 4th rank civil badges c.1875, with central wild goose insignia applied separately, set within stylised clouds and waves accented with Buddhist motifs, with border of wufu and long life symbols, n tones of orange, blue, green,… ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 4th rank civil badges of square form with central wild goose insignia applied separately, surrounded by stylised clouds, waves and geometric motifs, with wufu border, in tones of yellow, blue, green, red and white, a/f, 30 cm… ***
*** Chinese embroidered red silk robe, beautifully decorated with peonies and butterflies in Peking knot, in tones of blue on a red silk ground, with pale blue sleeve cuffs embroidered with peaches, flowers and wufu, accented with black borders, with bright… ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo jacket, c.1875, intricate design, long sleeves, with three decorative gilt buttons catalogue note: bamboo jackets were worn underneath Chinese silk robes. They have become highly valued and have been adapted by designer Issey… ***
*** Chinese 19th century export silver chatelaine belt set with a series of united panels displaying figures, birds, flowering trees and fruit. Provenance: collection of Genevieve Cummins ***
*** Pair of framed Chinese embroidered rank badges, with central peacock surrounded by stylised clouds, bats, flowers and turbulent waves, in tones of green, blue and red on a black ground, 27 cm x 27 cm (badge) and 80 cm x 49 cm (frame) ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty civil officials winter hat, for 6th rank civil official, comprised of black skull cap with upturned brim, accented with central white hat knob and red tassels, with red lining and chin strap, height 15 cm. Provenance: collection of… ***
*** Framed Japanese kimono, decorated with flowers in tones of pink and yellow ***
*** Tibetan thangka, finely painted with central mandala, surrounded by deities and figures, in tones of green, with gilt accents, set within brocade border, 113 cm x 73 cm ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty, ladies 3rd rank civil official badge, of square form, set with insignia of peacock set within a circular roundel of cloud representing the emperor and Imperial clan, inside a square form which represents earth, in tones of green,… ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty pale blue jacket, embroidered with flowers, foliage and buddha's citron in tones of red, green and orange, with dark blue lining, length 90 cm ***
*** Large Chinese blue silk Damask jacket, with purple ribbon trim to body and black borders, accented with rich purple sleeve panels embroidered with orchids, butterflies and foliage in gold thread, length 95 cm ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty bamboo Vest, c.1850, with blue trim and ties. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford ***
*** Chinese embroidered silk textile, finely depicting a temple amongst trees in a mountainous region, in tones of green and brown, signed upper right, 40 cm x 30 cm ***
*** Fine Chinese embroidered jacket, in black silk, decorated with roundels of Buddhist precious emblems, surrounded by birds and floral and fruit branches in gold thread, 102 cm x 133 cm ***
*** Chinese embroidered concertina skirt, embroidered with panel depicting green bird and two fish, surrounded by flowers, in tones of blue, white, pink and brown, accented with embroidered white border, with white cotton waistband and green silk lining, a/f,… ***
*** Two Chinese framed rank badges, both decorated with embroidered birds above turbulent waves and stylised clouds, featuring the eight auspicious symbols, 29 cm x 30 cm and 28 cm x 31 cm (rank badge)(2) ***
*** Fine Chinese Qing Dynasty rank badge, c.1875 of square from, for wife of a civil official with insignia of golden pheasant, depicted standing on a rock, representing earth, the sea represented by stripped lines at the bottom of the badge and the sky… ***
*** Japanese Meiji embroidered silk Fukusa, depicting bamboo and peaches, bowl with fruit and other symbols for longevity and good fortune, in tones of blue, orange, green and white on a cream ground, with aristocratic house mons verso, 57 cm x 50 cm ***
*** Lovely Japanese Meiji embroidered silk Fukusa, depicting central tree, bamboo, vase and fan, in tones of red, blue, green and white on a red ground, accented with gold thread, with aristocratic house mons verso, 73 cm x 67 cm ***
*** Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty ladies 4th rank badge, c.1875, of square form, in its original form before being cup and applied to the ladies vest of surcoat, set with central wild goose surrounded by wave scrolls, the sun made of coral beads, with wave… ***
*** Chinese embroidered silk jacket, decorated with dragons, lamps and precious objects in colourful tones and gold silk lining, length 112 cm thread on a brown silk ground, with pale green silk sleeve panels decorated with landscape scenes, accented with… ***
*** Pair of Chinese late Qing embroidered sleeve panel very finely embroidered in Peking knot with central potted peony and bats, accented with gold thread, in tones of peach, green and blue on a blue silk damask ground, 63 cm x 18 cm ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty blue Damask satin jacket, c.1900, with dark blue satin and embroidered pink ribbon trim, with lavender satin sleeve panels embroidered with peaches, lingzhi, flowers and foliage in tones of pink, blue and orange, length 85 cm ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty lavender satin Damask jacket, c.1890, embroidered with butterflies, flowers and foliage in tones of green, blue and brown, with wide black satin trim, with pale green silk lining, length 91 cm ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty orange silk Damask jacket, embroidered with central vase with flowers to the back, surrounded by sprays of flowers, foliage and buddhas citron, in tones of blue, pink and green, with cream satin sleeve panels embroidered with… ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty orange silk Damask pleated skirt, heavily couched with phoenix and flowers in gold thread, with blue San lan borders and black satin trim, with white cotton waist band, with green silk damask lining, length 102 cm ***
*** Chinese embroidered silk jacket, in cream silk decorated with floral roundels, peaches, flowers and wufu, in tones of yellow, green, orange and blue, accented with gold thread, with panel to the collar embroidered with wufu, shou motifs and flowers, the… ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty civil rank badges, c.1875, of square form, set with central egret insignia and sun applied separately, surrounded by five wufu in the sky representing the five virtues, set above stylised waves, with Greek key border, in tones… ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty hat, c.1875, in black silk, cane fret liner and blue bead hat insignia. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty 7th rank civil official badge c.1890, of square form, with central Mandarin duck insignia applied separately, set within stylised clouds, in tones of blue, green, yellow and purple, with pale blue silk lining, 27 cm x 29 cm.… ***
*** Two Chinese embroidered Alter Runners, finely decorated with Buddhist emblems and birds in purple and orange, a/f, 202 cm x 42 cm ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty pink Gauze skirt, panels embroidered San lan flowers and butterflies in tones of pink, cream, purple and green, with border of black silk and pleats accented with black silk and panel of San lan flowers, a/f ***
*** Good Chinese Qing Dynasty embroidered textile, of long rectangular form, decorated with images of children in garden, in tones of blue, white and beige, 54 cm x 42 cm. Provenance: Estate of gentleman Ballina ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 7th rank civil badges of square form, set with central Mandarin ducks within stylised clouds and waves, in tones of brown, green, pink and blue, accented with pink and red paint, 29 cm x 30 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith… ***
*** Six Chinese embroidered red silk textiles, some beautifully embroidered in gold thread, depicting flowers, fruit and birds, in various sizes, the largest 75 cm x 107 cm (6) ***
*** Pair of late Qing Dynasty child's rank badges of slight rectangular form, on purple silk, decorated with central figure of phoenix, below two large flowers and red sun to upper left corner, above wave scroll, with Greek key and floral border, in tones of… ***
*** Chinese embroidered pale blue short jacket, couched in gold thread with peonies and foliage, surrounded by embroidered bats, flowers and foliage, in tones of peach and green on a pale blue satin ground, with ribbon and black satin borders, with pale blue… ***
*** Rare Chinese Qing Dynasty black plume, c. 1850, was awarded by the Emperor to officials of the 7th, 8th and 9th rank for meritorious service, few examples have survived, length 35 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford ***
*** Chinese mauve Damask silk skirt, with central panel couched and embroidered with figures, with embroidered white silk borders, accented with blue silk and black ribbon borders, with white cotton waistband and blue silk lining ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty 9th rank official badge, c.1875, with central paradise Flycatcher insignia and sun applied separately, set within stylised clouds and waves accented with Buddhist motifs, in tones of blue, green, white, red and purple, with wufu… ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty 7th rank official badge, of square form, with central Mandarin duck insignia applied separately, set within stylised clouds and border, in tones of blue, green, yellow, pink and coral on a black ground, with blue silk lining, 28 cm x… ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty rank badges, c.1900, for Unclassified officials in the New Territories in Hong Kong, of square form, with central stylised flycatchers within floral and wave motifs, in tones of blue, green, red and white on a dark blue ground… ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty military rank badges, of square form with central Mandarin duck in gold thread, with fret background and Buddhist symbols and turbulent waves, with bat and shou border, in tones of blue, yellow, green and orange, 28 cm x 29 cm ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 8th rank civil badges c.1880, of square form with central quail insignia applied separately, surrounded by stylised clouds and geometric motifs and border, in gold and silver thread, with blue silk lining, 20.5 cm x 22 cm. … ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty military rank badges, of square form with central Mandarin duck in gold thread, with fret background and Buddhist symbols and turbulent waves, with bat and shou border, in tones of blue, yellow, green and orange, 28 cm x 29 cm ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty red satin wedding skirt, with silver thread couched dragon, surrounded by embroidered birds, bats, flowers and turbulent waves, in tones of pale blue, green, yellow and red, with black satin trim, with blue cotton waistband and… ***
*** Pair of Chinese embroidered rank badges, embroidered with pheasant surrounded by flowers, stylised clouds and bats above turbulent waves, on a black satin ground, 28 cm x 29 cm (2) ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty 6th rank official badge, c.1,850, of square form, with central egret insignia within stylised clouds and waves, in petit point with couched gold thread, in tones of blue, white and green, accented with Greek key border, with dark blue… ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty 7th rank civil badge, c.1890, with central Mandarin duck insignia applied separately, set within stylised clouds and waves accented with Buddhist motifs, with coral bead sun, in tones of blue, green, white and purple, accented with… ***
*** Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 9th rank badges, c.1880, worn by officials in the New Territories of Hong Kong, of square form, with central paradise Flycatcher, on a stylised floral ground, in bright tones of pink, orange, green and white, accented with… ***
*** Chinese late Qing Dynasty black Gauze jacket, with black satin collar and front, with sleeve panels embroidered with peonies and foliage in tones of pink and green on a rich blue ground, accented with ribboned borders, length 89 cm ***
*** Chinese red satin long jacket, with bright blue trim, with pale blue silk lining, length 104 cm ***
*** Chinese embroidered concertina skirt, embroidered with birds, peonies and prunus, in tones of blue, white and pink on a red ground, with white cotton waistband, length 105 cm ***
*** Chinese embroidered red satin short jacket, embroidered with butterflies and floral sprays, in tones of blue and cream, accented with gold thread, with black and blue cuffs, with blue cotton lining, length 66 cm ***
*** Chinese Qing Dynasty brocade panel, c.1850, from a dragon robe, of rectangular form, depicting a dragon floating in the cloud filled sky with the flaming pearl of wisdom, in tones of blue, green, cream, brown and red, 52 cm x 41 cm catalogue note: the… ***