Fine Works of Art: Islamic, Indian, Chinese and Antiquities

Fine Works of Art: Islamic, Indian, Chinese and Antiquities

Lot 8: A Persian Qalamkar Cotton Textile with Cypress and...

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Start price: £1,100

Estimated price: £1,500 - £2,000

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A Persian Qalamkar Cotton Textile with Cypress and Peacock Motif, 18th–19th Century.

A large Persian qalamkar featuring a grand central cypress tree motif flanked by a pair of finely detailed peacocks, all emerging from a classical vase. The vivid red field is densely filled with floral sprays, while the surrounding panels are adorned with repeated paisley (boteh) designs in contrasting tones.

Approximately 202 x 137cm

Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished British collector.