19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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AN INDIAN EMBROIDERED PURPLE VELVET CEREMONIAL PARASOL COVER
India, late 19th – early 20th century
AN INDIAN EMBROIDERED PURPLE VELVET CEREMONIAL PARASOL COVER
India, late 19th – early 20th century
Of rounded shape, richly embroidered with metallic thread and sequins on deep purple velvet, the central radiating star motif surrounded by dense floral arabesques, birds, and stylised swastikas (auspicious Hindu symbols), the border trimmed with gold-thread fringe, lined in crimson cotton, retaining the original brass centre fitting for the pole, the embroidery displaying a striking combination of North Indian courtly and regional folk elements, reflecting the opulent textile traditions of India.
130cm diameter
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
AN INDIAN EMBROIDERED PURPLE VELVET CEREMONIAL PARASOL COVER
India, late 19th – early 20th century
Of rounded shape, richly embroidered with metallic thread and sequins on deep purple velvet, the central radiating star motif surrounded by dense floral arabesques, birds, and stylised swastikas (auspicious Hindu symbols), the border trimmed with gold-thread fringe, lined in crimson cotton, retaining the original brass centre fitting for the pole, the embroidery displaying a striking combination of North Indian courtly and regional folk elements, reflecting the opulent textile traditions of India.
130cm diameter
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 19th Jun, 2025
Our specialist auction Arts of India and the Islamic Lands is now online for you to browse, peruse and fall in love with your next antique.
Among the highlights, this sale vaunts a remarkable selection of Rajput Schools paintings and an illustrated loose folio from a Timurid Haft Paykar series, all part of a private Canadian collection; several gem-studded Indian necklaces, treasured heirlooms of a local family; a notable group of Islamic manuscripts, including a geomantic tome attributed to the Nubian alchemist Dhul-Nun al-Misri; and several lots of Persian Qajar lacquer belonging to the heir of a British diplomatic family in office under Sir Denis Wright in Tehran between 1971 - 1973.
Our selected lots preview starts next week, on Tuesday 3rd June, and the full view is going to take place from Friday 13th June until the sale day.
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Viewing
Viewing:
13th June - 10:00 - 17:00
14th June - 11:00 - 16:00
15th June - 11:00 - 16:00
16th June - 10:00 - 17:00
17th June - 10:00 - 17:00
18th June - 10:00 - 17:00
