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Lot 1641 · New York Jewels

An Imperial Edict

An Imperial Edict · Written on silk brocade woven with a pattern of scattered

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Estimate
HK$30,000–HK$50,000 hammer ≈ $3,859–$6,431
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — New York Jewels , New York · 28 November 2006
Dimensions
133 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (367 x 31.5 cm.) long
Record ID
TB-2026-5617006
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Imperial Edict, AN IMPERIAL EDICT. Christie's, 28 Nov 2006, lot 1641. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5617006.

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An Imperial Edict, AN IMPERIAL EDICT. Christie's, 28 Nov 2006, lot 1641. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5617006.

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From the same sale New York Jewels · Nov 2006

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A Group of Gold Coins A GROUP OF GOLD COINS $8,000–$12,000
A Group of Gold Coins A GROUP OF GOLD COINS $8,000–$12,000
A Gold and Diamond Necklace, by Van Cleef & Arpels A GOLD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $15,000–$20,000
A Group of Gold Coins A GROUP OF GOLD COINS $70,000–$100,000
A Group of Gold, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Jewelry, by David Webb A GROUP OF GOLD, DIAMOND AND CULTURED PEARL JEWELRY, BY DAVID WEBB $8,000–$12,000
A Diamond and Gold Bracelet, by Verdura A DIAMOND AND GOLD BRACELET, BY VERDURA $10,000–$15,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

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An Imperial Edict Qianlong, dated 1786 $21,061 Bonhams, May 2024
An Imperial Edict Qianlong period, 1757 Bonhams, Sep 2023
An Imperial Edict Yongzheng Period, Dated to 1734 and of the Period Christie's, Oct 2020
An Imperial Edict Qianlong-Guangxu Period (1736-1908) Christie's, Apr 2017
An Imperial Edict Daoguang Period, Dated to 1828 Christie's, Oct 2013
An Imperial Edict An Imperial Edict Christie's, Nov 2005
An Imperial Edict Daoguang Period (1821-1850), Dated 1850 Christie's, May 2014
An Imperial Edict Qianlong period, 1781 Bonhams, Dec 2015

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