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Winter Art & Design Auction

Sun, Feb 25, 2024 10:00AM EST
Lot 228

Lot of 2 Vintage Japanese Silk Brocade Obi

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$500,000 $50,000

Lot of two ornate vintage Japanese silk brocade Obis. Earth toned Obi with phoenixes and native flora has a nice heavy weave. Gold toned Obi with cranes is of a lighter weight and in the style of traditional brocade.

Green toned Obi with Phoenixes is in good vintage condition. Few threads are loose and light stains. Gold toned Obi with cranes has staining throughout and some fraying at the edges.

Each Obi is approximately 144 x 12 inches.