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LOT 13 : LARGE CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK DRAGON PANEL, 19th C. Finest yellow silk satin elaborately and densely embroidered in forbidden or seed stitch, depicting a coiled dragon amid cloud bands over a stylized ocean and rockwork. 70 x 58. Very high quality in near pristine condition, slight abrasion near dragon claw lower left (see photo). $26,400.

LARGE CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK DRAGON PANEL, 19th C. Finest yellow sil ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2012 12:05pm PST

LOT 1 : PEKING CHINESE MAT, 19th C. Blue on blue swastika background with center medallion of dragon surrounded by ten roundels with flowers. 30 x 36. Good. $720.

PEKING CHINESE MAT, 19th C. Blue on blue swastika background with cent ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 10:55am PST

LOT 2 : CHINESE PIECED SILK KESI PANEL, 19th C. Deep blue ground, joined between two rows of six dragon roundels between pairs of dragons with flaming pearls above wave and rainbow borders, modern embroidered satin border. 46 X 37 (Few mends and breaks, soiling) fair. $840.

CHINESE PIECED SILK KESI PANEL, 19th C. Deep blue ground, joined betwe ...

Updated: Apr 13, 2012 7:38am PST

PAIR of CHINESE EMBROIDERED PANELS, c. 1900. Cinnamon silk satin decor ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:05am PST

LOT 4 : CHINESE EMBROIDERED TABLE COVER, EARLY 20th C. Yellow silk damask with cloud bands embroidered with central roundel of peony, moth and bats surrounded by floral sprays and vases at corners. 67 x 56. (One inch mend and hole at edge, could be hemmed out) very good. $480.

CHINESE EMBROIDERED TABLE COVER, EARLY 20th C. Yellow silk damask with ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 11:55am PST

CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED PANEL, EARLY 20th C. Pieced black silk having ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 8:47am PST

LOT 6 : CHINESE EMBROIDERED THRONE COVER, 18th-19th C. Yellow/gold silk tapestry elaborately embroidered with gold dragon in couched metallic threads, surrounded by cloud bands and Buddhist symbols, enclosed by a border of chrysanthemums within couched gold thread, backed in silk brocade. 41 1/2 x 51 1/2. Excellent. $33,600.

CHINESE EMBROIDERED THRONE COVER, 18th-19th C. Yellow/gold silk tapest ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2012 12:08pm PST

LOT 8 : CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY, EARLY 20th C. Gold satin with satin stitch embroidered figures and children in landscape with buildings. 51 x 68. Excellent. $1,320.

CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY, EARLY 20th C. Gold satin with satin stitch em ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:30am PST

LOT 9 : CHINESE EMBROIDERED PANEL, 19th C. Red wool with five Shi-Shi in couched metallic gold thread. 39 x 28. (Numerous loose threads) good. $2,520.

CHINESE EMBROIDERED PANEL, 19th C. Red wool with five Shi-Shi in couch ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:20am PST

LOT 10 : PAIR CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SQUARE PILLOWS, 18th C. Gold ground with blue diamond fretwork, each side having a central stylized chrysanthemum within a scrolling floral with bats in shades of salmon, pink and cream. 10 x 8 x 8. One filled with batting, (one end unstitched) overall excellent, one unfilled cover (overall fading and soil) good. $10,800.

PAIR CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SQUARE PILLOWS, 18th C. Gold ground with ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2012 9:29am PST

LOT 11 : CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED TABLE COVER, EARLY 20th C. Red satin with central peacock in garden, corners decorated with peonies, flowering vines throughout, colored silk fringe, backed in pale blue silk, 58 x 56. (Two inch stain at center, tiny hole) fair. CMI. $330.

CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED TABLE COVER, EARLY 20th C. Red satin with cen ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 8:51am PST

LOT 12 : TWO CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERIES, 20th C. One blue silk damask square decorated with center roundel, flowers and bats, 54 x 54, excellent. One apron front with silk and gold metallic squares pieced in black silk, 35 1/2 x 21, excellent. $900.

TWO CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERIES, 20th C. One blue silk damask square dec ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 7:37am PST

LOT 14 : CHINESE IMPERIAL SURCOAT RANK BADGE with DRAGON, 19th C. Silk and gold metallic embroidered gun fu front roundel on black silk ground having front facing five claw dragon amid clouds with five bats and shou symbol, applied silk brocade border, backed in blue cotton. Roundel 11 1/4 diameter, overall 14 1/2 x 14. (Some broken metallic threads, scattered small holes in silk, brocade edging worn) good. $3,900.

CHINESE IMPERIAL SURCOAT RANK BADGE with DRAGON, 19th C. Silk and gold ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:42am PST

LOT 15 : CHINESE KESU TAPESTRY WEAVE RANK BADGE, EARLY 19th C. Fourth civil rank badge with flying white goose amid bats and symbols having metallic thread in the ground. 11 1/2 x 10 1/2. Excellent. $900.

CHINESE KESU TAPESTRY WEAVE RANK BADGE, EARLY 19th C. Fourth civil ran ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:09am PST

PAIR of CHINESE RANK BADGES, 20th C. 9th rank civil, paradise flycatch ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2012 1:20pm PST

CHINESE EMBROIDERED PANEL, EARLY 20th C. Large horizontal banner in da ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 11:51am PST

FRAMED CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED PANEL, 19th C. Long, horizontal panel ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2012 12:15pm PST

THREE PAIR RANK BADGES, 20th C. Consisting of two pair 9th rank in cou ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 8:04am PST

LOT 18 : FRAMED CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY, 19th C. Possibly sleeve bands, having two pair of carp with symbols. 10 x 13. (Soil and abrasion) fair. $480.

FRAMED CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY, 19th C. Possibly sleeve bands, having ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2012 12:17pm PST

CHINESE EMBROIDERY in STANDING SCREEN, 19th C. Silk satin and velvet h ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2012 12:20pm PST

OTTOMAN/TURKISH EMBROIDERED PANEL, 17th C. Silk embroidery on linen in ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 12:13pm PST

LOT of CHINESE EMBROIDERIES, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Including rectangle wi ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:40am PST

LOT 86 : TURKISH EMBROIDERY, MID 19th C. or EARLIER. Worked on finest cotton gauze in silk and gold metallic threads with flowers, still fastened to its original pages, marked in one corner in Arabic script by owner "muslin hand kerchief", 52 inches square approximately if opened. Pristine. $330.

TURKISH EMBROIDERY, MID 19th C. or EARLIER. Worked on finest cotton ga ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 12:17pm PST

CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERIES for GARMENTS, EARLY 20th C. Including two pa ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 7:56am PST

LOT 108 : INDIAN COTTON PALAMPORE, 20th C. Printed cotton panel in two sections having exotic garden and tree, with basket of flowers, architectural elements and peacock. 105 x 70. Excellent. $510.

INDIAN COTTON PALAMPORE, 20th C. Printed cotton panel in two sections ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 12:08pm PST

LOT of CHINESE EMBROIDERY on SILK, EARLY 20th C. Consisting of two blu ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 8:35am PST

LOT 24 : CHINESE SILK BROCADE YARDAGE, MID 20th C. Mint green with floral roundels and bats on fretwork. 4 1/2 yds, 28 inches wide. Excellent. $5,100.

CHINESE SILK BROCADE YARDAGE, MID 20th C. Mint green with floral round ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 7:55am PST

LARGE TAPA CLOTH PANEL 20th C. Mulberry tree bark cloth decorated in b ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 10:46am PST

LOT 57 : JAPANESE SILK EMBROIDERED PANEL, EARLY 20th C. Elaborate padded silk raised needlework of cranes and their nestlings in a water garden. 82 x 51. (Abrasions to raised areas) good. $1,560.

JAPANESE SILK EMBROIDERED PANEL, EARLY 20th C. Elaborate padded silk r ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:32am PST

JAPANESE BUDDHIST KINRAN KESA, LATE 18th-EARLY 19th C. The Buddhist pr ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 11:18am PST

JAPANESE SILK KOSU TEXTILE, 19th C. Full figure of a woman with basket ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 11:03am PST

JAPANESE EMBROIDERED PANEL, EARLY 20th C. Horizontal format with two d ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:14am PST

LOT 61 : JAPANESE PICTORIAL EMBROIDERY, EARLY 20th C. Silk on cotton, crouching tiger in forest with waterfall. 59 x 35. (Few small holes, stains) good. $480.

JAPANESE PICTORIAL EMBROIDERY, EARLY 20th C. Silk on cotton, crouching ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:01am PST

LOT 62 : FRAMED JAPANESE TAPESTRY FRAGMENT, EARLY 20th C. Coiled and couched silk depicting Samurai in carved frame. 24 x 28. Excellent. $600.

FRAMED JAPANESE TAPESTRY FRAGMENT, EARLY 20th C. Coiled and couched si ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2012 11:16am PST

LOT 80 : FOUR COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENTS, 4th-7th C A.D. All wool and linen tapestry weave tunic inserts in earth tones. Two florals: One with fish and birds, one geometric. All archivally mounted. 3 1/2 square smallest, 4 x 5 largest. Good-excellent. $480.

FOUR COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENTS, 4th-7th C A.D. All wool and linen tapes ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 10:53am PST

LOT 81 : COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT, 4th-7th C A.D. Wool on linen portrait head of a man in red, blue and orange. Archivally mounted. 10 x 7 irregular. (Losses) good. $1,680.

COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENT, 4th-7th C A.D. Wool on linen portrait head of ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 10:50am PST

COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENTS 4th-7th C A.D. Two blue and red spade shaped ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 10:55am PST

LOT 83 : COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENTS 4th-7th C A.D. Three tunic inserts: One aubergine with figures, one orange and blue with geometric designs and grapes, one stylized grapes in red, green and gold. All archivally mounted 2 x 9 smallest, 6 x 6 largest. Good-excellent. $300.

COPTIC TEXTILE FRAGMENTS 4th-7th C A.D. Three tunic inserts: One auber ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 10:57am PST

LOT 84 : PRE COLUMBIAN TEXTILE, 15th C. Peruvian carrying bag, brown tapestry weave with vertical design of interlocking squares and "S" shaped "latch hook" design with wider tassels. 18 x 17. (Some repairs and reweaves) good. $840.

PRE COLUMBIAN TEXTILE, 15th C. Peruvian carrying bag, brown tapestry w ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 11:00am PST

LOT 87 : TURKISH COMMEMORATIVE BANDANA, 20th C. Celebrating the reinstatement of the national constitution by the Sultan, July 24, 1908. Red and white muslin with crescent moons and stars, motto, date and Turkish inscriptions, marked "V.M. Bradford". 21 x 20. (Two spots) good. $450.

TURKISH COMMEMORATIVE BANDANA, 20th C. Celebrating the reinstatement o ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 9:08am PST

LOT 89 : SYRIAN METALLIC EMBROIDERED SILK TABLE COVER, 18th-19th C. Gold satin with repeating silver metallic floral devices and central roundel, backed in green cotton. 48 x 51. (Splits and mends, silver thread losses) poor. $330.

SYRIAN METALLIC EMBROIDERED SILK TABLE COVER, 18th-19th C. Gold satin ...

Updated: Jan 17, 2012 1:30pm PST

Lot 90 : TWO SAFAVID TEXTILES, 18th C. Blue hand brocaded silk in blue and gold with diagonal stripe design, 23 x 22. One similar small textile fashioned into a lady's clutch in the early 20th C, 9 x 12. (Both some stains) good. $1,020.

TWO SAFAVID TEXTILES, 18th C. Blue hand brocaded silk in blue and gold ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 11:59am PST

LOT 91 : A SAFAVID TEXTILE FRAGMENT, 17th C. Antique Persian silk brocade in a diagonal stripe with allover floral design, on stretcher. 17 x 23. (Wear and several small holes) fair. $330.

A SAFAVID TEXTILE FRAGMENT, 17th C. Antique Persian silk brocade in a ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2012 12:11pm PST

LOT 93 : GREEK ISLANDS EMBROIDERED PRAYER MAT, 19th C. Silk and metallic threads on linen with traditional border and guard border with mihrab. 60 x 41. (3-inch tear along seam, few stains, some abrasion) good. $1,200.

GREEK ISLANDS EMBROIDERED PRAYER MAT, 19th C. Silk and metallic thread ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 7:42am PST

LOT 94 : GREEK ISLANDS EMBROIDERY, 19th C. Square panel elaborately worked in silk and metallic threads on linen ground. 28 x 28. Excellent. $570.

GREEK ISLANDS EMBROIDERY, 19th C. Square panel elaborately worked in s ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 11:54am PST

LOT 95 : GREEK ISLANDS EMBROIDERY, 19th C. Square panel elaborately worked in silk and metallic threads on linen ground. 27 x 27. Excellent. $480.

GREEK ISLANDS EMBROIDERY, 19th C. Square panel elaborately worked in s ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 11:56am PST

GREEK ISLANDS EMBROIDERY, 19th C. Table runner worked in silk on linen ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2012 9:13am PST

LOT 97 : BUTANESE SWASTIKA EMBROIDERED LINEN PANEL, EARLY 20th C. Three joined linen panels (21 inches each) incorporating Greek key and swastika motifs in blue, red, green and orange silk. 62 x 58. Excellent. $900.

BUTANESE SWASTIKA EMBROIDERED LINEN PANEL, EARLY 20th C. Three joined ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 11:24am PST

Lot 98 : UZBEKISTAN SUZANI, 20th C. Silk embroidered on cotton twill in a series of overall circular stylized flowers. 96 x 82. (Soiling) good. $240.

UZBEKISTAN SUZANI, 20th C. Silk embroidered on cotton twill in a serie ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 11:22am PST

LOT 99 : UZBEKISTAN SUZANI, 19th C. Finely embroidered small size silk on linen with stylized flowers in orange, mauve and blue on a blue floral lattice, later applied backing and fringe, 39 x 56. (Small stains and minor repairs) good. $2,880.

UZBEKISTAN SUZANI, 19th C. Finely embroidered small size silk on linen ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 11:49am PST

LOT 100 : UZBEKISTAN SUZANI FRAGMENT, 18th-EARLY 19th C. Very fine, brilliant silk on linen embroidery of densely worked stylized flowers. Irregular 14 x 31. (Soiling) fair. $270.

UZBEKISTAN SUZANI FRAGMENT, 18th-EARLY 19th C. Very fine, brilliant si ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 12:06pm PST

LOT 103 : AFGHANI PASHTUN EMBROIDERED SADDLE COVER, EARLY 20th C. Colorful fine silk embroidery on purple and red silk with mica/mirror work and metallic silver roundels at the corners, trimmed in striped velvet. Very fine work in excellent condition. $660.

AFGHANI PASHTUN EMBROIDERED SADDLE COVER, EARLY 20th C. Colorful fine ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 12:01pm PST

LOT 105 : TIBETIAN THANGKA, 19th C. Gouache painting on canvas of Sakymuni Buddha. 24 x 15 (sight). Good. $360.

TIBETIAN THANGKA, 19th C. Gouache painting on canvas of Sakymuni Buddh ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 8:55am PST

LOT 106 : TIBETIAN THANGKA, 18th C. Framed gouache painting on canvas of Sakymuni Buddha trimmed in silk brocade. 23 1/2 x 13 1/4 sight. (1/4 inch hole upper right) otherwise very good. $1,020.

TIBETIAN THANGKA, 18th C. Framed gouache painting on canvas of Sakymun ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 8:54am PST

LOT 107 : PATCHWORK JAJEM, EARLY 20th C. Persian or possibly Indian quilted blanket with couched mica. 68 x 48. (Ends unfinished) good. $78.

PATCHWORK JAJEM, EARLY 20th C. Persian or possibly Indian quilted blan ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 11:48am PST

LOT 109 : INDIAN EMBROIDERED PANEL, EARLY 20th C. Cream linen with satin stitch embroidered animals and Buddhist figures in bright hues, pieced cotton backing. 64 x 66. (5-inch tear to border, backing torn) good. $540.

INDIAN EMBROIDERED PANEL, EARLY 20th C. Cream linen with satin stitch ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:50am PST

LOT 110 : INDIAN GOLD EMBROIDERED PANEL, 19th C. Wool foundation of red, black and green, elaborately embroidered in heavy gold and silver foil thread with repeating lobed octagons containing floral sprays, border of repeating botehs and stars, backing of floral embroidered cotton with couched mica rounds. 55 x 80. Excellent. $5,280.

INDIAN GOLD EMBROIDERED PANEL, 19th C. Wool foundation of red, black a ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 11:51am PST

INDIAN EMBROIDERED BED COVER, 20th C. Silk embroidery on cotton, borde ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 12:01pm PST

LOT 112 : INDIAN EMBROIDERED BED COVER, 20th C. Overall diamond pattern in red silk on cotton with end borders in stylized diamond feather design. 60 x 102. Excellent. $840.

INDIAN EMBROIDERED BED COVER, 20th C. Overall diamond pattern in red s ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 12:04pm PST

LOT 113 : BALINESIAN STORY CLOTH 20th C. Cotton hand painted with forty-nine images of figures and captions in a gridwork of blocks. 52 x 56. Very good. $480.

BALINESIAN STORY CLOTH 20th C. Cotton hand painted with forty-nine ima ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:40am PST

INDONESIAN SHOULDER CLOTH, EARLY 20th C. Timor Island tapestry ikat we ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 11:16am PST

LOT 118 : BURMESE KAMMAVACA MANUSCRIPT, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. The Burmese Buddhist manuscript in round Pali script, executed in tamarind seed lacquer on sixteen monk's cloth lacquered "tablets" or "leaves" with front and back covers of lacquered teak. 5 1/2 x 22 1/2, (minor chips to edges and corners of a few tablets) otherwise excellent. $1,920.

BURMESE KAMMAVACA MANUSCRIPT, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. The Burmese Budd ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 9:03am PST

COTTON PLAID FABRIC with AFRICAN IMPORT LABEL, 1889. Blue and brown on ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 9:06am PST

LOT 121 : AFRICAN NUPE EMBROIDERED COTTON PANEL, NIGERIA, 20th C. Cream woven ground with black and red couched embroidered bars, triangle and stripes, 38 1/2 x 64. Together with a Nigerian strip woven cotton panel in red and blue, 55 x 75. Both excellent. $390.

AFRICAN NUPE EMBROIDERED COTTON PANEL, NIGERIA, 20th C. Cream woven gr ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 2:00pm PST

LOT 122 : AFRICAN YORUBA ADIRE PANEL, NIGERIA, 20th C. Resist dyed indigo cotton pieced panel having a red and yellow stripe and decorated with blocks of geometric and floral designs, 79 x 72. Excellent. $450.

AFRICAN YORUBA ADIRE PANEL, NIGERIA, 20th C. Resist dyed indigo cotton ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 2:02pm PST

LOT 239 : TURKISH VELVET COAT with GOLD EMBROIDERY, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Purple velvet with wide lapel, flared skirt and small faux back belt detail, lavishly decorated with padded vining floral embroidery and sequins, lined in mauve cotton twill. Ch-40, Slv-23, L-43. (Some losses, wear to sleeves and edges, few splits) fair. $660.

TURKISH VELVET COAT with GOLD EMBROIDERY, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Purp ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2012 9:19am PST

LOT 123 : AFRICAN STARCH RESIST PANEL, NIGERIA, 20th C. Indigo dyed light blue cotton pieced panel decorated with figures, birds, animals and foliage, having a band of writing and dotted border with pairs of birds. 70 x 75. (Small hole) excellent. $570.

AFRICAN STARCH RESIST PANEL, NIGERIA, 20th C. Indigo dyed light blue c ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 2:04pm PST

TWO AFRICAN KUBA SHAVED RAFFIA SHOOWA MATS, D.R. of CONGO, 20th C. One ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 1:57pm PST

TWO AFRICAN KUBA RAFFIA WEAVE SKIRTS, D.R. of CONGO, 20th C. Long narr ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 12:50pm PST

LOT 126 : TWO AFRICAN KUBA TIE DYED RAFFIA PANELS, D.R. of CONGO, 20th C. Pieced woven natural raffia long panels dyed with dark brown pigment. 26 1/2 x 100, and 28 x 142. (Scattered holes) good. $300.

TWO AFRICAN KUBA TIE DYED RAFFIA PANELS, D.R. of CONGO, 20th C. Pieced ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 12:52pm PST

LOT 127 : KARHOGO STRIP WEAVE PAINTED PANEL, COTE D'IVORIE, 20th C. Natural ground decorated with stylized birds and antelope in brown, tan and sienna pigments, 58 x 37, very good. $90.

KARHOGO STRIP WEAVE PAINTED PANEL, COTE D'IVORIE, 20th C. Natural grou ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 1:55pm PST

FOUR AFRICAN HANDWOVEN RESIST DYED COTTON TEXTILES, 20th C. Two Mali i ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 1:54pm PST

LOT 131 : TWO AFRICAN STRIP WEAVE COTTON PANELS, NIGERIA, 20th C. One Yoruba, in indigo, rose pink and white stripe, 69 x 53. One indigo and light blue stripe, having eyelet and string work, 92 x 74. Excellent. $192.

TWO AFRICAN STRIP WEAVE COTTON PANELS, NIGERIA, 20th C. One Yoruba, in ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 12:54pm PST

LOT 132 : AFRICAN PIECED WOOL BLANKET, MALI, MID 20th C. Six narrow woven panels in cream, brown and burnt sienna stripes having embroidered geometric design. 53 x 96. (Few breaks to yarn) excellent. $960.

AFRICAN PIECED WOOL BLANKET, MALI, MID 20th C. Six narrow woven panels ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 12:46pm PST

Lot 133 : AFRICAN EWE KENTE CLOTH, GHANA, 20th C. Pieced cotton having colorful horizontal and vertical striped blocks with embroidered hand, beetle, man, abstract figures, etc. 52 x 78. (Small holes and spots) good. $720.

AFRICAN EWE KENTE CLOTH, GHANA, 20th C. Pieced cotton having colorful ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 1:39pm PST

LOT 134 : WOMAN'S AFRICAN ASANTE KENTE CLOTH, GHANA, 20th C. Strip woven rayon in a pattern of vivid striped and plaid blocks. 37 x 84. Excellent. $216.

WOMAN'S AFRICAN ASANTE KENTE CLOTH, GHANA, 20th C. Strip woven rayon i ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 1:41pm PST

LOT 135 : MAN'S AFRICAN ASANTE KENTE CLOTH, GHANA, 20th C. Strip woven rayon in a pattern of vivid stripes over stripes, two end bands with a repeat of long triangles. 60 x 140. Excellent. $330.

MAN'S AFRICAN ASANTE KENTE CLOTH, GHANA, 20th C. Strip woven rayon in ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 1:43pm PST

Lot 164 : WOOL PAISLEY LONG SHAWL, 19th C. Vertical stripe in an alternating pattern of large and small botehs. 120 x 56. (One tiny hole) excellent. $270.

WOOL PAISLEY LONG SHAWL, 19th C. Vertical stripe in an alternating pat ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:00am PST

LOT 165 : TWO WOOL PAISLEY SHAWLS, 19th C. One large square with black star center, tabbed border, 66 x 70. One long rectangle with black open field, all black tabbed border, 64 x 130. Excellent. $180.

TWO WOOL PAISLEY SHAWLS, 19th C. One large square with black star cent ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:38am PST

TWO WOOL PAISLEY SHAWLS, 19th C. One square with cream decorated field ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:37am PST

LOT 167 : KASHMIR PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Hand embroidered wool square in black, red, blue, pink, and green, small round decorated black center with remnants of signature, tabbed border on four sides. 78 x 79. (Large hole in center, numerous small holes and tears) fair. $600.

KASHMIR PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Hand embroidered wool square in black, ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 9:11am PST

LOT 168 : WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Deep interlocking paisleys with decorated black oxbow field, tabbed border. 132 x 64. (Tiny moth hole in border) excellent. $300.

WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Deep interlocking paisleys with decorated ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:02am PST

TWO WOOL PAISLEY SHAWLS, 19th C. Both square: One striped in red, blac ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:13am PST

LOT 170 : HANDMADE KASHMIR PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Large black "X" center with signature and decorated lobes, tabbed border. 76 x 72. (Scattered small holes, one 3-inch tear) fair. $510.

HANDMADE KASHMIR PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Large black "X" center with si ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 8:56am PST

TWO STRIPED PAISLEY SHAWLS, 19th C. Both hand woven: One wool and silk ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 11:39am PST

LOT 172 : KASHMIR PAISLEY SHAWL, 1st HALF 19th C. Unusual circular design with signed black center and tabbed border on two ends. 64 x 70, (small repairs to black center, one tab missing and several loose tabs), good. $840.

KASHMIR PAISLEY SHAWL, 1st HALF 19th C. Unusual circular design with s ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 8:58am PST

LOT 173 : WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Long rectangle with decorated half red, half black center field surrounded by large botehs and stylized flowers in brick, blue, green, and cream. 122 x 63 1/2. (Small hole, thin in spots) good. $390.

WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Long rectangle with decorated half red, ha ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 11:01am PST

LOT 174 : WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Square with black star center having signature, fully filled field in red, green and black, narrow tabbed border, 68 x 68, (few small holes, mend) good. $240.

WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Square with black star center having signa ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:15am PST

LOT 175 : WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Long rectangle with "X" shaped center in bright pink, blue, green, red, orange and brown, having interlocking paisleys and tabbed border, 64 x 128, excellent. $420.

WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Long rectangle with "X" shaped center in b ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:18am PST

LOT 176 : KASHMIR PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Square black center with signature, deep scrolling botehs in the field with tabbed border on all sides. 68 x 72. (Some tabs detached but retained). Good. $840.

KASHMIR PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Square black center with signature, dee ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 9:24am PST

LOT 177 : WOOL PAISLEY LONG SHAWL, 19th C. Striped rectangle with palette of black, green, white and red. 55 x 120. Excellent. $420.

WOOL PAISLEY LONG SHAWL, 19th C. Striped rectangle with palette of bla ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:21am PST

LOT 178 : WOOL PAISLEY LONG SHAWL, 19th C. Striped rectangle having colorful palette of blue, red, green, saffron and black. 58 x 162. Excellent. $360.

WOOL PAISLEY LONG SHAWL, 19th C. Striped rectangle having colorful pal ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:24am PST

TWO WOOL PAISLEY SHAWLS, 19th C. Both long rectangles: One with dark p ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 9:32am PST

LOT 180 : KASHMIR PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Square with decorated square black center having elaborate signature within cartouche, wave border with tiny colorful tabs, 78 x 82, (tiny hole) excellent. $1,320.

KASHMIR PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Square with decorated square black cent ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 12:57pm PST

YOMUD, TURKMEN SPINDLE BAG, EARLY 20th C. Trimmed with tassels and bac ...

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 1:58pm PST

Lot 182 : FOUR BALUCHISTAN FRINGED WOOL BAGS, MID 20th C. All in earth tones, consisting of pair of saddle bags, 42 x 20. Two having white beads: One 13 x 16 and one 12 1/2 x 24. One 17 x 12. Good-excellent. $270.

FOUR BALUCHISTAN FRINGED WOOL BAGS, MID 20th C. All in earth tones, co ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2012 8:44am PST

LOT 213 : SOFREH KILIM, PERSIA, 19th- EARLY 20th C. Central red rectangular field decorated with botehs and stepped lozenges having barber pole border, surrounded by deep striped selvedge in earth tones. 72 x 52. (Repairs, holes, splits, fading) fair. $570.

SOFREH KILIM, PERSIA, 19th- EARLY 20th C. Central red rectangular fiel ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 12:03pm PST

LOT 222 : EMBROIDERED CHINESE SILK WEDDING COLLAR, EARLY 20th C. Four large lobes comprised of appliqued and embroidered cutout shapes joined by silk cord with beads, having embroidered streamers with appliques depicting rats, grasshoppers, etc., lined in blue silk. 34 x 41. (Minor losses) very good. $960.

EMBROIDERED CHINESE SILK WEDDING COLLAR, EARLY 20th C. Four large lobe ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2012 12:33pm PST

LOT 223 : CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED DRAGON SURCOAT, 19th C. Copper satin having eight gold metallic dragons with finely worked scales surrounded by bats and birds amid clouds, wave and rainbow border, blue satin sleeve bands with couched gold decoration. 56 x 43. (Some losses, broken threads, shoulders faded) good. $3,000.

CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED DRAGON SURCOAT, 19th C. Copper satin having e ...

Updated: Feb 03, 2012 9:27am PST

LOT 224 : CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SURCOAT, MID 20th C. Navy satin with satin and seed stitch embroidered floral urns, cinnamon sleeve bands with potted flowers, brass buttons with silk loops, lined in red silk. 60 x 42. (Worn at neckline, lining faded) good. $2,520.

CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SURCOAT, MID 20th C. Navy satin with satin an ...

Updated: Feb 03, 2012 8:36am PST

LOT 226 : TWO CHINESE EMBROIDERED SKIRTS, EARLY 20th C. Both silk satin with satin and seed stitch embroidery, 46 x 41: One green (stains and shattering trim) fair. One gold (few small moth holes) good. $510.

TWO CHINESE EMBROIDERED SKIRTS, EARLY 20th C. Both silk satin with sat ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 11:47am PST

UNUSUAL CHINESE VOIDED VELVET LADY'S ROBE, LATE 19th C. Purple velvet ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 10:26am PST

LOT 228 : CHINESE SILK BROCADE SUMMER ROBE, EARLY 20th C. Claret with eight brocaded dragons amid clouds, floral urns and symbols above a deep wave border, trimmed in black silk brocade, long sleeve with horse hoof cuff, five brass button and loop closures. 72 x 53. (Small tear along trim on front, small split on right shoulder on fold line) very good. $1,200.

CHINESE SILK BROCADE SUMMER ROBE, EARLY 20th C. Claret with eight broc ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2012 1:18pm PST

CHINESE SILK BROCADE SUMMER ROBE, EARLY 20th C. Blue decorated with pl ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2012 12:00pm PST

LOT 230 : CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK ROBE, MID 20th C. Black decorated with landscape having bridges, fisherman and figures in houses, with banded collar and side slits, small satin frogs (one missing), blue silk lining. 56 x 47. (Lining has minor fading) excellent. $840.

CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK ROBE, MID 20th C. Black decorated with landsc ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2012 1:22pm PST

LOT 231 : CHINESE EIGHT DRAGON SUMMER ROBE, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Plum gauze decorated with silk and couched gold embroidery, having short sleeve with cloud and wave border and under sleeve with horse hoof cuff having small dragon, additional dragon beneath the side loop and brass ball closures, gold trim bands, blue silk lining. 60 x 52. (Silk under sleeves torn and detached, some broken threads, minor wear, lining stained) fair. $3,480.

CHINESE EIGHT DRAGON SUMMER ROBE, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Plum gauze d ...

Updated: Jan 17, 2012 1:13pm PST

LOT of SIX CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED and/or APPLIQUED CHILDREN'S HATS, ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 11:59am PST

FIVE CHINESE CHILDREN'S CEREMONIAL HATS, EARLY-MID 20th C. Cotton and/ ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 12:01pm PST

LOT 234 : JAPANESE SILK BROCADE KIMONO, 1920's. Green, yellow, red, pink, white and metallic gold brocade in a pattern of lobed floral medallions on lattice, lined in blue silk. Traphagen School label. 80 x 55. (Some broken threads) very good. $156.

JAPANESE SILK BROCADE KIMONO, 1920's. Green, yellow, red, pink, white ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2012 12:43pm PST

TURKISH JACKET with METALLIC CORD, EARLY 20th C. Plum short square-cut ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2012 12:23pm PST

TURKISH VELVET and GOLD METALLIC DRESS, c. 1900. Burgundy velvet with ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2012 12:46pm PST

OTTOMAN GOLD DECORATED VELVET BRIDE'S COSTUME, 19th C. Konya Province, ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2012 9:27am PST

LOT 238 : THREE TURKISH SHORT JACKETS with METALLIC GOLD CORD, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. One deep blue velvet with lavish scrolling decoration, lined in blue silk, Ch-40, Slv-16, L-15. One black velveteen with vining floral bib and cuff, muslin lining, Ch-38, Slv-23, L-18. Both good. One plum velvet with heavy couched floral, Ch-40, L-15, (splits and extensive wear) poor. $600.

THREE TURKISH SHORT JACKETS with METALLIC GOLD CORD, LATE 19th-EARLY 2 ...

Updated: Jan 18, 2012 9:24am PST

EMBROIDERED BEDOUIN LADY'S VELVET JACKET, 20th C. Purple velvet with s ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 10:27am PST

LOT 241 : METALLIC EMBROIDERED JACKET, MID 20th C. Melon cotton with stylized fruit, flowers and foliage in blue, green and black tambour embroidery with metallic threads. B-48, L-28. (Trim unstitched on sleeve) otherwise excellent. $120.

METALLIC EMBROIDERED JACKET, MID 20th C. Melon cotton with stylized fr ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2012 12:01pm PST

LOT 242 : BEDOUIN CROSS STITCH EMBROIDERED ROBE, 20th C. Black cotton twill with orange striped satin yoke, the front and stand collar having applied geometric embroidery, wizard sleeve, side gores and hem heavily decorated. Ch-48, L-59. Excellent. CMI. $660.

BEDOUIN CROSS STITCH EMBROIDERED ROBE, 20th C. Black cotton twill with ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2012 10:30am PST

LOT 243 : THREE ETHNIC TUNIC/DRESSES, 19th-20th C. All embroidered white linen: One Bulgarian tunic style with black and red wool and gold metallic thread, (scattered rust-like stains) good. One red and blue Palestinian dress with birds, very good. One Eastern European dress with black decoration, very good. $360.

THREE ETHNIC TUNIC/DRESSES, 19th-20th C. All embroidered white linen: ...

Updated: Apr 03, 2012 12:53pm PST

LOT 245 : YUGOSLAVIAN GOLD METALLIC DECORATED COAT, 19TH C. Deep purple velvet with couched gold cord and passementerie, lined with printed floral cotton stripe in brown, red and cream. B-26, L-41. (Few broken threads, velvet uniformly faded, lining torn under arms) very good. $2,280.

YUGOSLAVIAN GOLD METALLIC DECORATED COAT, 19TH C. Deep purple velvet ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 11:29am PST

LOT 246 : YUGOSLAVIAN METALLIC GOLD COAT with OPEN SLEEVES, 19th C. Purple velvet covered in couched gold thread and gold passementerie, the front having 22 gold bicone baubles with coral beads, remnants of metal bells on left sleeve, lined in colorful ikat stripe, sleeves lined in gold cotton. B-34, L-39. (Lining worn at neck and several large tears near hem) exterior very good. $2,640.

YUGOSLAVIAN METALLIC GOLD COAT with OPEN SLEEVES, 19th C. Purple velve ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2012 9:10am PST

LOT 247 : SILK IKAT COAT, 20th C. Pink, green and plum on white with printed cotton lining. 66 x 51. Excellent. Together with a silk unlined ikat coat, (holes, splits, stains) fair. $660.

SILK IKAT COAT, 20th C. Pink, green and plum on white with printed cot ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2012 1:05pm PST

INDIAN GOLD BROCADE COAT, 20th C. Changeant gold and chartreuse silk b ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 10:47am PST

LOT 249 : WOMAN'S NEPALESE WOOL VEST and TWO SASHES, 20th C. Ankle length black vest pieced with colorful vertical striped bands with cruciform devices, lined in cotton, B-42, L-50, (minor wear and dye transfer) good. Wide sashes in black and grey stripes with cloverleaf design in red rounds. 5 1/4 x 123, (splits and wear) fair, and 5 1/4 x 118, good. $360.

WOMAN'S NEPALESE WOOL VEST and TWO SASHES, 20th C. Ankle length black ...

Updated: Feb 22, 2012 1:14pm PST

PAIR of AFGHAN POLO SOCKS, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Woven colorful wool with ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 12:19pm PST

LOT 251 : SOUTH AMERICAN SERAPE, 19th- EARLY 20th C. Likely Peruvian, in woven stripe and geometric design with colorful fringe. 50 x 48. Excellent. $144.

SOUTH AMERICAN SERAPE, 19th- EARLY 20th C. Likely Peruvian, in woven s ...

Updated: Feb 23, 2012 12:16pm PST

LOT 276 : ACOME POTTERY WEDDING VASE, c. 1960's. Squat tapering flask form with red, white and black decoration of foliage and geometric forms, loop ring handle joining two spouts signed "P. Estevan acoma, NM." 7 1/4 x 8 1/2. (Crack in bottom) good. Ex Vanderbilt Whitney collection. PAHS. $48.

ACOME POTTERY WEDDING VASE, c. 1960's. Squat tapering flask form with ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 12:55pm PST

LOT 283 : TWO NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED HIDE PURSES, 20th C. One fringed rectangle with concentric circles around cross, 3 1/2 x 7 1/2, (hide soiled). One abstract design pouch, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 (lacking drawstring, minor wear). Both good. Together with a small Native American woven wool rug, 21 x 21. Excellent. $120.

TWO NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED HIDE PURSES, 20th C. One fringed rectangle ...

Updated: Jan 23, 2012 11:18am PST

LOT 284 : NATIVE AMERICAN SIOUX BEADED HIDE MAN'S MOCCASINS, c. 1900. Heavy beadwork, bifurcated tongue with two metal balls at each tip, hide sole, remnants of sinew ties, one insole with paint decoration. 4 x 11. (Cloth ankle bindings and soles worn, one sole has hole, three metal balls missing and minor bead loss) fair. $810.

NATIVE AMERICAN SIOUX BEADED HIDE MAN'S MOCCASINS, c. 1900. Heavy bead ...

Updated: Feb 03, 2012 9:55am PST

LOT 285 : THREE HOPI KATCHINAS, 20th C. All carved and polychromed wood, one signed "Corn Maiden/98/ L. Honetewa". Together with a Hopi painted gourd rattle. Largest 12 inches, smallest 5 inches. Excellent. $84.

THREE HOPI KATCHINAS, 20th C. All carved and polychromed wood, one sig ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 1:11pm PST

LOT 286 : LARGE HOPI COVERED BASKET, MID 20th C. Twin handled cylindrical basket with yellow and brown geometric design with animal, 20 x 15. Excellent. Ex Vanderbilt Whitney collection. PAHS. $330.

LARGE HOPI COVERED BASKET, MID 20th C. Twin handled cylindrical basket ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 1:04pm PST

TWO HOPI SECOND MESA PLAQUES, 1952. Both colorful wicker and woven for ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 1:02pm PST

THREE HOPI COILED WEDDING BASKETS, MID 20th C. Flat shallow baskets al ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 12:59pm PST

TWO HOPI COILED BASKETS, c. 1929. One with deer and stepped geometric ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 12:57pm PST

LOT 290 : LARGE NATIVE AMERICAN APACHE BASKET, 1890-1920. Basket with vertical repeating zig zag and triangle design, 13 x 17. (Minor breaks and traces of red and green paint in areas) very good. $300.

LARGE NATIVE AMERICAN APACHE BASKET, 1890-1920. Basket with vertical r ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 1:07pm PST

LOT 291 : ACOMA POTTERY OLLA, c. 1900. Single wide band with a patchwork of rectangles and triangles with geometric elements within each, 10 1/2 x 11. (Several cracks and area of abrazion) poor. Ex Vanderbilt Whitney collection. PAHS. $132.

ACOMA POTTERY OLLA, c. 1900. Single wide band with a patchwork of rect ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 12:53pm PST

LOT 292 : NATIVE AMERICAN HOPI POTTERY JAR, 1900-1930. Slightly flaring sides with three panels of geometric designs each panel defined by a series of three lines. Unusual signature of corn seedlings, probably a Nampeyo family mark, 4 1/2 x 4. Excellent. $60.

NATIVE AMERICAN HOPI POTTERY JAR, 1900-1930. Slightly flaring sides wi ...

Updated: Mar 29, 2012 1:08pm PST