ID 1033115
Lot 74 | A SAFAVID VELVET PANEL
Estimate value
£ 20 000 – 30 000
IRAN, LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17TH CENTURY
The cream ground with a repeating pattern of large floral motifs, comprising a large flowerhead rising from a stem flanked by stylised leaves, mounted behind perspex
28 3/8 x 27 3/8in. (72 x 69.5cm.)
Provenance
By repute, Ada Small Moore
By descent to Edward Small Moore, Sr.
With London trade, 1981
Further details
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| Art style: | Safavid (1506-1722) |
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| Place of origin: | Iran, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Art style: | Safavid (1506-1722) |
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| Place of origin: | Iran, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
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