IRAN, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY

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A SAFAVID SILK AND METAL THREAD BROCADE PANEL
IRAN, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY
Of trapezoid form, the navy-blue silk ground woven in metal thread with offset floral sprays surrounded by Chinese clouds, red band to lower edge, mounted
Panel 33in. (83.3cm.) high; mount 35 1/4 x 17 3/4in. (89.5 x 45.6cm.)

Special notice

The USA prohibits the purchase by US persons of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments. The US sanctions apply to US persons regardless of the location of the transaction or the shipping intentions of the US person. For this reason, Christie’s will not accept bids by US persons on this lot. Non-US persons wishing to import this lot into the USA are advised that they will need to apply for an OFAC licence and that this can take many months to be granted.

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Lot Essay

The rich midnight blue ground of this silk fragment is woven with a design of delicately drawn floral spray surrounded by Chinese clouds in bright gold thread, which remains in wonderful condition. The Safavid period heralded the peak of Iranian weaving and textile design. The depiction of flowering plants as shown here became particularly popular in the second half of the 17^th century, largely due to the drawings and paintings of Shafi ‘Abbasi, son of Reza ‘Abbasi, during the reign of Shah ‘Abbas II. Two other panels of the same design were sold at Bonhams, London, 15 April 2010, lot 92 and in these Rooms, 5 October 2010, lot 242.

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