Spring Magic Auction
Sat, Apr 8, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Apr 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 343
Embroidered Dragon Robe from the Long Tack Sam Troupe.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Long Tack Sam (Lung Te Shan). Embroidered Dragon Robe from the Long Tack Sam Troupe. Second half nineteenth century. Navy blue silk background, embroidered with golden dragons chasing flaming pearls, amidst a multi-colored cloud pattern. The lower portion and sleeves embroidered with a repeating pattern of golden stripes. 56” high. Considerable fraying at collar. Said to have been owned and used by members of Long Tack Sam’s troupe of acrobats and assistants, and accompanied by a letter from New Zealand magician and author Jim Reilly alluding to Sam’s company owning this robe and two others (see preceding two lots).
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