A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei 19th century
Lot 8183
A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei 19th century
US$ 2,500 - 4,000
£1,600 - 2,600
Lot Details
A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei 19th century A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei 19th century A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei 19th century A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei 19th century A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei 19th century A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei 19th century A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei 19th century A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei 19th century
Property from Various Owners
A red silk embroidered chair cover, kaobei
19th century
Worked in couched-gilt and brightly colored silk threads with a dragon facing forward beneath a shou medallion and leaf scrolls to cover the back and a lotus roundel filling the seat above a qilin striding across a lishui border to cover the chair's apron (wear to threads and gilt).
60 x 19 1/2in (152.5 x 49.5cm)
Auction information

This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services.

Buyers' Obligations

ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.

If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team.

Buyers' Premium and Charges

For all Sales categories excluding Arms & Armor, Coins & Medals, Motor Cars, Motorcycles, and Wine & Whisky:

Buyer's Premium Rates
25% on the first $100,000 of the Hammer Price
20% from $100,001 to $2,000,000 of the Hammer Price
12% on the excess over $2,000,000 of the Hammer Price

Collection Notices

Collection of Property: To avoid removal and storage charges, all lots marked with a 'W' must be removed from our San Francisco location by 9:00am on Thursday, June 28th, 2012.

All 'W' lots (listed in the beginning of our printed catalogue under the heading 'Lots to be Removed to Storage) along with all other items purchased, if not removed by the above date (6/28/12), will be transferred to Box Brothers warehouse. Clients can pick up their property at 1471 Doolittle Drive in San Leandro, CA with an appointment made 24 hours in advance. To make an appointment, call +1 (800) 942-6822.

Payment Notices

Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card. A processing fee will be assessed on any returned checks. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited.

Shipping Notices

For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.

Contacts
  1. Angela Lee
    Auction Administration - Chinese Works of Art
    Bonhams
    Work
    220 San Bruno Avenue
    San Francisco, United States 94103
    Work +1 415 503 3358
    FaxFax: +1 415 503 3300
Similar Items