CENTRAL PERSIA, LATE 16TH CENTURY

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TWO ISFAHAN COMPOSITE FRAGMENTS
CENTRAL PERSIA, LATE 16TH CENTURY
The indigo field of each with a composite lattice of flowering palmettes, delicate flowering vine and serrated leaves, in a burgundy flowering vine border, woven on silk warps, patched repairs and touches of repiling, areas of wear and corrosion on both
2ft.7in. x 1ft.9in. (79cm. x 53.5cm.) and 4ft.2in. x 1ft.7in. (127cm. x 48.5cm.) (2)

Provenance

C. Grant Ellis, New York. (first fragment) and Sotheby's, London, 18 November 1976, lot 18.

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Lot Essay

Both fragments are from the relatively small 'spiralling tendril and palmette' group of carpets which are most strongly attributed to Isfahan. The colouring, drawing and silk warped structure of the present lots are typical of the earliest examples. Two complete carpets from this group were sold in these Rooms 17 October 1996, lot 404 and 24 April 1997, lot 530.

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