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Early Ottoman Embroidery
New
201 x 134 cm (6' 7" x 4' 5")
Turkey, late 16th century
Condition: very good according to age, minor small repairs, minor signs of use
Silk on cotton
Large-format silk embroideries are among the most coveted Ottoman textiles. They are often inspired by contemporary velvets, brocades, and tiles, yet interpret these influences with an unspoiled lightness and grace. In this piece, two basic compositional styles are combined: On one hand, there are pointed ovals enclosed by vines, often joined at the intersections by crowns with European influence. On the other hand, there is a design where the vines are twisted in the same direction, creating a uniform space filled with blossoms.
For comparison, see Christian Erber, 'Reich an Samt und Seide', pp. 207 and 235, as well as Marianne Ellis & Jennifer Wearden, 'Ottoman Embroidery', pp. 31-33 and 38-47. In the latter publication, on page 34 right, there is a fragment very similar to our piece in design and color. This fragment is dated to the 16th/17th century and displays the same rare inner field, filled with upward-facing tulips, carnations, and other floral bouquets.
A contemporary account suggests that these large-format embroideries were used as bed covers. In 'Flowers of Silk and Gold', p. 71, Sumru Belger Krody describes that they were also used as niche curtains or wall hangings.
She points to the closeness of their motifs to wall tiles and references a painting by Osman Hamdy Bey, in which such an embroidery is depicted as a wall hanging.
Estimate: € 30000 - 40000
Turkey, late 16th century
Condition: very good according to age, minor small repairs, minor signs of use
Silk on cotton
Large-format silk embroideries are among the most coveted Ottoman textiles. They are often inspired by contemporary velvets, brocades, and tiles, yet interpret these influences with an unspoiled lightness and grace. In this piece, two basic compositional styles are combined: On one hand, there are pointed ovals enclosed by vines, often joined at the intersections by crowns with European influence. On the other hand, there is a design where the vines are twisted in the same direction, creating a uniform space filled with blossoms.
For comparison, see Christian Erber, 'Reich an Samt und Seide', pp. 207 and 235, as well as Marianne Ellis & Jennifer Wearden, 'Ottoman Embroidery', pp. 31-33 and 38-47. In the latter publication, on page 34 right, there is a fragment very similar to our piece in design and color. This fragment is dated to the 16th/17th century and displays the same rare inner field, filled with upward-facing tulips, carnations, and other floral bouquets.
A contemporary account suggests that these large-format embroideries were used as bed covers. In 'Flowers of Silk and Gold', p. 71, Sumru Belger Krody describes that they were also used as niche curtains or wall hangings.
She points to the closeness of their motifs to wall tiles and references a painting by Osman Hamdy Bey, in which such an embroidery is depicted as a wall hanging.
Estimate: € 30000 - 40000