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AEDChinese Imperial Court Dragon Apron Panel
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300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
LiveOct 29, 2026
Witherell's Live Luxury Asset Auction, October 29, 2026, from the Sutter Club, Sacramento. 363 lots: Warhol's $9, a Peale portrait, a Stone Declaration of Independence, Rolex, gold, fine jewelry, California baskets and more. Witherell Auctions Brian@witherell.com
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- Lot Description
A finely embroidered Chinese imperial court apron panel featuring a powerful five-clawed dragon executed in raised gold-thread embroidery amid scrolling clouds, waves, and auspicious emblems. The central dragon emerges above a dramatic lishui border of stylized cresting waves and sacred mountain forms, a design element closely associated with formal court costume and rank attire. The field is populated with numerous traditional symbols including Buddhist treasures, floral motifs, and emblems associated with prosperity, longevity, and good fortune. The upper register displays a pair of confronting dragons pursuing a flaming pearl against a dark ground.
Executed in silk and metallic thread, the embroidery demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship throughout. The dragons are worked in heavily padded gold couching, producing a pronounced three-dimensional effect, while the surrounding motifs exhibit intricate shading and finely articulated stitchwork. The panel retains its original blue waistband and silk lining and displays the quality construction associated with formal Chinese court textiles. The rich palette of gold, blue, black, and coral-red silk is characteristic of high-status Chinese court embroidery.
Dimensions: 37.5 x 41 in.
Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping within the continental U.S. for $40 plus 1.5% insurance. Combined lot shipping available.
Condition
Original construction with original silk lining and waistband present. Scattered creases, areas of wear, minor staining, and small losses consistent with age and use. The metallic and silk embroidery remains visually strong, with particularly impressive raised goldwork throughout the dragon motifs.
- Provenance
The estate of Lt. Col. Carl Hugo Trik (1891–1951), a veteran of both World War I and World War II with documented service in the Pacific Theater; thence by direct family descent to the present heir.
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