Safavid Silk Fabric,
Iran, c. 76 (101) x 67 (90) cm, early 17th century, Safavid textile art was profoundly influenced by miniature painting. Precious silk fabrics were used both in the household and as clothing. Today, fabrics with figurative patterns are especially valued among collectors. The present piece is a complete silk embroidery with all-round border and original side finishes. The central field is divided by six horizontal rows of motifs in alternating directions. They depict a distinguished young man, a sketched beggar’s profile and a pair of mountain goats near a fruit-bearing pomegranate tree in continuous repeat. This full-size, museum-quality textile is extremely rare. Mounted on fabric and additionally stretched on linen and a wooden stretcher.
Further reading:
Reingard Neumann and Gerhard Murza, Persische Seiden, Die Gewebekunst der Safawiden und ihrer Nachfolger, pp. 78-92; Louise W. Mackie, Symbols of Power.
Esperto: Vincent Pillinger
Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314
vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at
05.11.2019 - 16:00
- Prezzo realizzato: **
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EUR 15.300,-
- Prezzo di partenza:
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EUR 5.000,-
Safavid Silk Fabric,
Iran, c. 76 (101) x 67 (90) cm, early 17th century, Safavid textile art was profoundly influenced by miniature painting. Precious silk fabrics were used both in the household and as clothing. Today, fabrics with figurative patterns are especially valued among collectors. The present piece is a complete silk embroidery with all-round border and original side finishes. The central field is divided by six horizontal rows of motifs in alternating directions. They depict a distinguished young man, a sketched beggar’s profile and a pair of mountain goats near a fruit-bearing pomegranate tree in continuous repeat. This full-size, museum-quality textile is extremely rare. Mounted on fabric and additionally stretched on linen and a wooden stretcher.
Further reading:
Reingard Neumann and Gerhard Murza, Persische Seiden, Die Gewebekunst der Safawiden und ihrer Nachfolger, pp. 78-92; Louise W. Mackie, Symbols of Power.
Esperto: Vincent Pillinger
Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314
vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Tappeti orientali, tessuti, arazzi |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 05.11.2019 - 16:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 30.10. - 05.11.2019 |
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