the rectangular panel finely embroidered with a central frontal four-clawed dragon coiled around a 'flaming pearl', flanked by scrolling clouds emerging from auspicious emblems, a bell to one side terminating in a large sun disc and a conch shell to the other surmounted by a crackle-glazed vase bearing fruiting peach boughs, all amid further stylized clouds and above roiling, cresting waves centered by pyramidal mountain peaks, embroidered in white, varying blues and greens on a rich gold-wrapped thread ground and enclosed within a band of gold foliate scrollwork embroidered on dark blue silk, framed

Teresa Coleman, Hong Kong, 1980s.

The textile is in overall good condition. There are some loose threads, minor repairs and wear consistent with age.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.