ID 1033227
Lot 72 | A SILK AND METAL-THREAD PANEL
Estimate value
£ 5 000 – 7 000
IRAN, 18TH CENTURY
The sky-blue silk satin field embroidered with couched metal-thread and silk with a central stylised flowerhead surrounded by floral vine, within magenta silk borders similarly embroidered with floral vine, mounted behind clear acrylic, overall excellent condition
29 3/8 x 30 3/8in. (74.5 x 77.2cm.)
Provenance
Jules Richard (1816-1891)
Frederick Du Cane Godman (1834-1919)
By descent to Edith Godman, sold
South Lodge House sale, Christie's, 16-17 July 1984, lot 809
Exhibited
International Exhibition of Persian Art, Burlington House, 1931, ref.G13/275H
Further details
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| Historical era: | Qajar dynasty |
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| Place of origin: | Iran, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Historical era: | Qajar dynasty |
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| Place of origin: | Iran, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
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