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Empress Dowager Cixi's 'phoenix and peony' informal robe and a pair of Empress Dowager Cixi's 'peach blossom' narcissus bowls, both Guangxu period. Image courtesy Bonhams
On 2 and 3 April Bonhams is offering an important collection of Chinese textiles and official ceramics, the most comprehensive survey of later Chinese textiles to come to the market in Australia. It includes more than 40 formal and informal gowns, some attributed to the Empress Dowager Cixi’s wardrobe, and countless dress accessories including fan cases, purses, collars, hats, shoes, rank badges. A few pieces were exhibited with the Powerhouse Museum and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The collection also includes imperial porcelain ware, predominantly from the late Qing dynasty.
For this special preview, Yvett Klein, Bonhams’ senior specialist, Asian art will give an introductory talk providing a background to this collection and to some of the main items on offer.
Empress Dowager Cixi’s ‘phoenix and peony’ informal robe, Guangxu period. Image courtesy Bonhams
Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members. Light refreshments will be served.
All bookings and payments must be made in advance via this website.
