Lot Essay
The relative openness of the field, with an overall lattice of serrated leaves, is typical of suzanis from the Bukhara area. A similar design can be seen on an example sold in these Rooms, 26 October 2017, lot 250.
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SULTANS OF SILK: THE GEORGE FARROW COLLECTION
A SUZANI
PROBABLY BUKHARA REGION, UZBEKISTAN, 19TH CENTURY
Details
A SUZANI
PROBABLY BUKHARA REGION, UZBEKISTAN, 19TH CENTURY
Woven on six panels, some loss, lined
7ft.6in. x 5ft.2in. (229cm. x 157cm.)
PROBABLY BUKHARA REGION, UZBEKISTAN, 19TH CENTURY
Woven on six panels, some loss, lined
7ft.6in. x 5ft.2in. (229cm. x 157cm.)
Provenance
With C. John Rare Rugs Ltd., London, 1979
Sale Room Notice
Please note that the images of lot 192 and 193 have been mis-captioned in the printed catalogue. The image of this lot is the topmost image on page 183.
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The relative openness of the field, with an overall lattice of serrated leaves, is typical of suzanis from the Bukhara area. A similar design can be seen on an example sold in these Rooms, 26 October 2017, lot 250.