Rare 17th-Century Parcel-Gilt Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging Origin: Probably Bursa or Istanbul, Turkey Period: Circa 17th Century
This extraordinary parcel-gilt wall hanging, embroidered with metal thread on vibrant orange silk, is a stunning example of Ottoman textile art. Its intricate design features exotic birds in confrontation, standing gracefully on a water feature surrounded by floral branches, reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the Ottoman Empire.
The following are important related Ottoman works of Art
A related decoration depicting exotic birds amidst floral motifs found at the Iznik tile panels at the circumcision room at the Topkapi Museum
A relatively similar size and very related subject matter used in the decoration of the 17th. century underglaze polychrome painted tile panel, which was made during the Ottoman period in Damascus-Syria, currently exhibited at the Arab Hall at the Leighton House Museum in London.
Similar to our current lot please see the 16th. century Iznik tile at the collection of the Benaki Museum in Athens-Greece, decorated with exotic confronted birds.
A related work of Ottoman textile fragment found on the world wide web, depicting confronted exotic birds.
Dimensions
The Dimensions:
The width is 62 cm.
The height is 58 cm.
Provence
The European Art Market.
References
References:
For another related 17th. century surviving designs mainly found in Ottoman pottery please see the following:
1- Iznic, The Artistry of Ottoman Ceramics, by Walter B. Denny, Thames & Hudson, reprinted 2010, ISBN: 978-0-500-51788-8, Please see the similar pattern of the confronted Birds and fountain depicted on the 17th. century Iznik tile, the Louver Museum in Paris, catalogued on page 190.
Also please see the similar motive depicted on the 17th. century Damascus tile, the Albert & Museum, London, catalogued on page 218.
2- Damascus Tiles, Mamluk and Ottoman Architectural Ceramics From Syria, by Arthur Millner, Prestel, 2015, ISBN:978-3-7913-8147-3 Please see, The related 17th. Century Damascus Panels at the Arab Hall, Leighton House, London, catalogued on pages 218, 219, also please see the related details of figure 6.80, catalogued on page 279.
3-Turkophilia, Revealed, Ottoman Art in Private Collections, edited by Frederic Hitzel, Paris 2011, ISBN:978-29536615-14.
Please see the similarities with our current lot, particularly the borders decoration of the 17th century Saddle blanket, catalogued on pages 52-53.
4-Turkische Kunst und Kultur Aus Osmanischer Zeit (Turkish Art and Culture from the Ottoman Period, Verlag Aurel Bongers Recklinghausen, 1985, ISBN: 3-7647-0374-1.
Please see the similarities with our current lot, particularly the borders decoration of the 17th century Saddle blanket, catalogued on pages 52-53.
5-For related fabrics and textiles which are thought to believe to had been made during the same period, also please notice the similarities in terms of the technique used, designs and the fabric used and with similar rump ends please see: Ottoman Embroidery, by Roderick Taylor, with line drawing by Antony Maitland, Studio Vista, please see the similar horse cloths as part of the Topkapi Museum in Istanbul- Turkey, the related items are catalogued on pages 154 & 155.
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