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A group of three Tashkent Suzani panels, Uzbekistan
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- silk embroidery on cotton ground
- approximately 230 by 178cm, 183 by 130cm, 218 by 163cm; 7ft. 6in by 5ft. 10in, 6ft by 4ft 3in., 7ft 2in by 5ft 4in.
each panel worked in silk embroidery in Palak style, comprised of joined vertical strips, with the tent entrance panel partially unfinished along the lower edge (3)
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.36, in The Hall; A
quantity of Oriental Needlework Hangings etc. £150.
quantity of Oriental Needlework Hangings etc. £150.
Condition
Colours in reality not as pink, but deeper/darker carmine red. All in need of a clean. Very decorative pieces.
In order shown in catalogue:
Top left - approximately 230 by 178cm, 7ft. 6in by 5ft. 10in;
Not lined. Comprised of five joined vertical panels. Some losses and small marks, and visible drawing lines in areas.
Top right - approximately 218 by 183cm, 7ft. 2in by 6ft;
Not lined. Comprised of four joined vertical panels. Some losses and small marks, and visible drawing lines in areas.
Lower left corner - Incompletely worked entrance panel (bottom left corner) approximately 183 by 130cm, 6ft by 4ft 3in.
Not lined. Comprised of four joined vertical panels, different widths. The decoration has not been completed and does not extend to the bottom of the panel, which is part of the charm.
"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
Possibly acquired by Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton or Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe in the late 19th or early 20th century