A "mezzaro" printed in brown, blue and red with a tree of life with a squirrel and bird in the branches, the ground with a pair of pheasants and an ornate urn to one side, a Chinoiserie pot to the other, with flitting butterflies and birds, the border with floral sprays alternating with a cartouche of cattle by a pool of water--108 x 86in. (270 x 215cm.), 19th century; and another similar with animals including rabbits, buffalo and deer within cartouches at the foot of the tree, the border with baskets of flowers, flitting birds and butterflies--114 x 100in. (285 x 250cm.), first half of 19th century, both Italian, backed, some damage

Details
A "mezzaro" printed in brown, blue and red with a tree of life with a squirrel and bird in the branches, the ground with a pair of pheasants and an ornate urn to one side, a Chinoiserie pot to the other, with flitting butterflies and birds, the border with floral sprays alternating with a cartouche of cattle by a pool of water--108 x 86in. (270 x 215cm.), 19th century; and another similar with animals including rabbits, buffalo and deer within cartouches at the foot of the tree, the border with baskets of flowers, flitting birds and butterflies--114 x 100in. (285 x 250cm.), first half of 19th century, both Italian, backed, some damage

Lot Essay

With attached note inscribed "Sir J. C. Lee. Indian early 19th century. Block printed silk."

More from Fine Costume and Textiles

View All
View All