Kirman Meshehir, Iran, c.280 x 163 cm,
Iran, c. 280 x 163 cm, about 1900. An important and technically outstanding pictorial carpet, featuring famous figures from human history. The border contains cartouches with the respective descriptions of the personalities marked with small numbers. Jesus is found at the top, and Napoleon in the lower left corner in a group of very prominent figures. Manufactured on cotton warp with c. 1,000,000 knots/sqm. With slightly trimmed pile in places, in original condition. (VP)
Cf: Dorotheum, Oriental carpets, textiles and tapestries, Vienna 26 April 2021, lot 44.
Specialist: Vincent Pillinger
Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314
vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at
12.04.2022 - 15:41
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EUR 9,000.-
Kirman Meshehir, Iran, c.280 x 163 cm,
Iran, c. 280 x 163 cm, about 1900. An important and technically outstanding pictorial carpet, featuring famous figures from human history. The border contains cartouches with the respective descriptions of the personalities marked with small numbers. Jesus is found at the top, and Napoleon in the lower left corner in a group of very prominent figures. Manufactured on cotton warp with c. 1,000,000 knots/sqm. With slightly trimmed pile in places, in original condition. (VP)
Cf: Dorotheum, Oriental carpets, textiles and tapestries, Vienna 26 April 2021, lot 44.
Specialist: Vincent Pillinger
Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314
vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
Auction type: | Online auction |
Date: | 12.04.2022 - 15:41 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 06.04 - 12.04. 2022 |