Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
158. Suzani tapestry, cotton and silk, decorated with floral rosettes, Uzbekistan, approx. 1960
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
158. Suzani tapestry, cotton and silk, decorated with floral rosettes, Uzbekistan, approx. 1960
Starting price:
EUR 400
Sold
EUR 450
cotton and silk, 200 x 180 cm, 200 Ã 180 cm
Suzani is a type of embroidered and highly decorative tribal textile, made in Uzbekistan.
Suzani is from Persian "سوزن", "suzan", which means "needle". The art of making such textiles in Iran is called "سوزندوزی" "suzandozi" ("needlework").
Suzani tapestries usually have a base of cotton fabric (sometimes silk), which is embroidered with silk thread.
The main points used are chain, satin and buttonhole. The couching technique is also widely used; this technique also uses the decorative thread placed on the fabric as an embossed line and is sewn with a second thread. Suzani creations are often made into two or more pieces, which are then sewn together.
Some popular motifs include solar and moon disks, flowers (especially tulips, carnations and irises), leaves and vines, fruits (especially pomegranates) and, occasionally, fish and birds.
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
SESSION
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
Similar lots
138. Exceptional Qum rug, silk, decorated with rich floral motifs, Iran [a doua jumÄtate a sec. XX]
Starting price:
EUR 2.000
Sold
EUR 3.500
15. Stone mask, representing an idol, Indonesia, possibly the beginning of the 20th century
Starting price:
EUR 300
Sold
EUR 800
113. Disc painted with tribal motifs, possibly Africa [a doua jumÄtate a sec. XX]
Starting price:
EUR 200
Sold post auction
EUR 250