Bidspirit auction | 18th Century Silk & Metallic

18th Century Silk & Metallic Thread Antique Ottoman Silk Embroidery - 6 ft 4 in x 5 ft 2 in (1.93 m - Curated collection of antique, vintage and modern rugs 18th Century Silk & Metallic Thread Antique Ottoman Silk Embroidery Size: 6 ft 4 in x 5 ft 2 in (1.93 m x 1.57 m) Provenance: From the collection of late Donald Gant Purchased at Sotheby's Auction - Lot 0028 - Dec 2007 - for $23,700 This rare Ottoman embroidery features floral sprays of peonies and carnations worked in coral silk and metallic threads on a turquoise ground. A floating bouquet introduces narrative subtlety amid formal repetition. Likely crafted in court workshops, its luminous materials and balanced composition reflect Ottoman textile artistry at its most refined. Condition: Lot # 361 is in very good condition. The sides are all secured. This is clean. Please contact our rug experts at auction@nazmiyal.com or call us for any questions you may have at 212.545.8029. Please note that all lots are sold ”AS IS. ” Condition reports are given as a courtesy to our clients and shall not be deemed as a guarantee of the lot's condition, quality, and authenticity. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.