London, Olympia, David Sylvester: The Private Collection Sale L02959 lot 32
An Esfahan 'Polonaise' silk carpet fragment, Central Persia, second quarter 17th century London, Bond Street 3,000—5,000 GBP Session 1, 26 Feb 02 2:30 PM DESCRIPTION Several Europeans who visited Esfahan during the 17th century commented on the richness of the silk textiles woven in the workshops of the city, and many of these carpets ended up in the courts of Europe as a result of diplomatic gifts and special commissions. See Dimand, M.S. and Mailey, Jean: Oriental Rugs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1973, p.59. The group is thought to have become known as 'Polonaise' after a group of eight carpets ordered by Sigismund Vasa III of Poland in 1601. For a discussion of the group and related examples see Pagnano, Gigi, L'arte del Tappeto Orientale ed Europeo,p.80 and plates 121, 122, 124, 127, 129 and 136. Picture and Information from www.Sothebys.com For Further Reading: Thanks and best wishes, J. Barry O'Connell Jr. |
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