Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Auction Closed
March 31, 12:40 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
cut crimson velvet on a silk warp-faced cream ground with stacked rows of eight-lobed blossoms emanating further foliate details, with metal-thread highlights in central flowerheads, the border with en-suite motifs and enlarged tulips, backed on cloth with metal suspension rail
158 by 130cm.
Previously in the collection of William R. (1915-2007) and Elinor (1920-2020) Appleby, London and New York
The Applebys enthusiasm for collecting art, which they mainly acquired through auctions whilst living in both London and New York, is testified through their continuous and generous support to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, notably the Asian Art department. Their taste was eclectic, and it is interesting to compare a British Valance tapestry which they gifted to the Metropolitan Museum of Art that is attributed to the same period as the present Ottoman velvet which came from their Upper East Side home (inv. no. 1991.316)