Ferahan Silk,
West Persia (Iran), c. 210 x 127 cm, late 19th century, an early example of the silk Ferahan group, manufactured with cotton wefts and fine 640,000 kts/sqm, purple-red central medallion with filigree spandrels on ivory-coloured ground, exact knotting with cloth-like feel, very good pile condition with only minor traces of usage, the black-brown border at top displays some tie-ins and is partially corroded down to the foundation, the multicoloured silk fringe border has been filled in on both sides.
20.02.2019 - 16:00
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EUR 6,000.-
Ferahan Silk,
West Persia (Iran), c. 210 x 127 cm, late 19th century, an early example of the silk Ferahan group, manufactured with cotton wefts and fine 640,000 kts/sqm, purple-red central medallion with filigree spandrels on ivory-coloured ground, exact knotting with cloth-like feel, very good pile condition with only minor traces of usage, the black-brown border at top displays some tie-ins and is partially corroded down to the foundation, the multicoloured silk fringe border has been filled in on both sides.
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| Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 20.02.2019 - 16:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 13.02. - 20.02.2019 |