28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A CRIMSON RED SILK VELVET AND METAL THREAD BROCADE PANEL
Possibly Florence or Genoa, Renaissance Italy, mid-16th century
A CRIMSON RED SILK VELVET AND METAL THREAD BROCADE PANEL
Possibly Florence or Genoa, Renaissance Italy, mid-16th century
Of rectangular shape, woven in a directional vertical format, with two fragmentary widths joined in the middle, the central ground pile-on-pile cut, voided and brocaded with crimson red silk velvet and metal thread wound around a sand-coloured silk core, decorated with a grand design of ogival, interlocking vegetal trellis issuing carnations and encasing large medallions with stylised flowers with rounded bodies and serrated petals, often referred to as 'artichokes', the connecting points with vegetal volutes, the design following the gusto of the Ottoman court and Turkish velvet çatma panels, mounted, glazed and framed.
91.5cm x 67cm
Estimated at £600 - £800
A CRIMSON RED SILK VELVET AND METAL THREAD BROCADE PANEL
Possibly Florence or Genoa, Renaissance Italy, mid-16th century
Of rectangular shape, woven in a directional vertical format, with two fragmentary widths joined in the middle, the central ground pile-on-pile cut, voided and brocaded with crimson red silk velvet and metal thread wound around a sand-coloured silk core, decorated with a grand design of ogival, interlocking vegetal trellis issuing carnations and encasing large medallions with stylised flowers with rounded bodies and serrated petals, often referred to as 'artichokes', the connecting points with vegetal volutes, the design following the gusto of the Ottoman court and Turkish velvet çatma panels, mounted, glazed and framed.
91.5cm x 67cm
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 28th Oct, 2024
Following the success of our inaugural sale earlier this June, our Islamic and Indian Art department is pleased to present their upcoming auction, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, which is now live on our website. The auction is taking place on Monday 28th October and features a curated selection of over 200 artworks showcasing the mesmerising artistic variety and kaleidoscopic cultural heritage of these distant lands. From the Mediterranean shores, Near and Middle East, the Iranian plateau, all the way to Central and South Asia, the lots in the sale cover a span of over ten centuries of outstanding artistic achievements.
For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188R Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Saturday 19th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 20th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Monday 21st Oct- 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 23rd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 24th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Friday 25th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 26th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Oct - 11am - 4pm
The sale will take place on Monday October 28th at 12pm GMT (London)
