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A fine Safavid silk and metal thread brocade, Persia, early 17th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- 9 x 23 5/8 inches
Weft faced brocade
Warps: silk, Z-spun, dark coral orange
Wefts: continuous, silk, Z-spun, golden yellow wrapped gilt metal foil; silk, Z-spun, ivory, golden yellow, dark coral, crimson, light blue, dark blue
Warps: silk, Z-spun, dark coral orange
Wefts: continuous, silk, Z-spun, golden yellow wrapped gilt metal foil; silk, Z-spun, ivory, golden yellow, dark coral, crimson, light blue, dark blue
Condition
all edges cut, partially turned under on sides, breaks and holes, metal thread in good condition, as viewed
"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
On stylistic grounds, these delicately drawn plants with their attenuated stems and complicated palmette-style flowers with multiple overlays of petal seem to belong to the group of 17th-century pieces Pope assigns to Yazd, see Pope and Ackerman 1938-9, VI, pls.1060, 1063A and 1063B. Certainly, the use of a very strong orange and crimson red suggest a different aesthetic or production centre from the more sweetly coloured pinks and greens used in many Safavid textiles.