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A Safavid silk and metal-thread floral brocade panel, Central Persia
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silk and metal thread
- Approximately 79 by 76.5cm., 2ft. 7in., 2ft. in.
Condition
This is a loose panel. Not framed. Comprised of seven fragments. Vertical join up the centre and another up centre of right half, and two small sections, in top left and top right corners, flanking a section, centre of left hand side of overall panel. Silver-gilt metal thread ground is in extremely good condition. Brocade with good colour and very good condition. All edges turned under and hand hemmed. Attractive panel.
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"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For a comprehensive examples of Persian silks with repeat patterns of naturalistic flowering plant motifs, and for examples on naturalist leaf motif bases, see Schümann, Carl-Wolfgang, Exhibition Catalogue, Textile Museum, Krefeld, 19th June -28th August 1988, Persiche Seiden des 16 – 19 Jahrhunderts aus dem besitz des deutschen Textilmuseums Krefeld - `Persische Seiden – Und Blumen sing ich ungestört von ihrem shawl herunter', Krefeld, 1988, pp.20-21, 76-77, nos.11 & 14, 124-126.
For other examples of 17th century Isphahan silks of this type see A. Upham-Pope, A Survey of Persian Arts, Vol XI – Textiles, plates 981-1106, Ashiya, 1964, pl. 1056 & 1087.