2466
Historically important Puyi child's robe
Estimate:
$3,000 - $4,000
Sold
$2,500
Live Auction
Whitehall Estate, Fine Rugs, Decorative Arts, Paintings & Furniture
Category
Description
circa 1912; beautiful gold thread embroidered dragons and clouds on silk ground, belonging to Puyi the 12th and ,last emperor of the Manchu Qing dynasty in gilt wood shadow box frame
Condition
Wear, appears in good condition
Provenance
Provenance states that robe was gift to his Scottish born tutor Reginald Johnston (1874-1938), and passed down to current consignor. Full provenance available Johnston was portrayed by Peter O'Toole in the 1987 award winning film "The Last Emperor.".
