UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT RELIEF TAPESTRY OF A SACRED WHITE PEACOCK OF INDIA.

UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT RELIEF TAPESTRY OF A SACRED WHITE PEACOCK OF INDIA. Mid 20th century, India. The product of a private commission, this silk work tapestry heightened with gold and silver threads depicts a 3-dimensional image of a white peacock perched on the branch of a tree with emerald green variegated foliage within a water landscape. The peacock is posed with its head in profile. Set against a black sky within an arabesque floral border in shades of lavender of repeating blooms accented with gold thread within a velvet wine red frame, the center of each flower mounted with alternating ruby (40 total) and opal (39 total) cabochons. The magnificent tail plumage, the focal point, encompassing the bottom half of the tapestry, set with 72 large emerald cabochons of varying sizes and coloration, totaling approximately 3000 carats. Housed in a contemporary gold gilt frame behind plexiglass. This extraordinary work is the product of a 10 year endeavor by a father and son during which time the large embroidery of the Taj Mahal was created. These two important works descended through the family until they were acquired by the current owner. They were first on public display in the Ivory Palace, a commercial outlet in Dehli, India. Subsequently, at the personal request of Indira Ghandi, the works were placed in the Pavilion of India during the 1967 International Exposition in Montreal Canada. At the conclusion of the exposition the ownership of the tapestries transferred to the current owner. SIZE: Sight: 63″ x 26-1/2″. Frame: 73″ x 38″. CONDITION: Cotton, silk and metallic threads in very fine condition. Colors strong and vibrant. One opal cabochon right side facing is missing. Otherwise all stones present. 9-26420 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2019	$0.00	UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT RELIEF TAPESTRY OF A SACRED WHITE PEACOCK OF INDIA. Mid 20th century, India. The product of a private commission, this silk work tapestry heightened with gold and silver threads depicts a 3-dimensional image of a white peacock perched on the branch of a tree with emerald green variegated foliage within a water landscape. The peacock is posed with its head in profile. Set against a black sky within an arabesque floral border in shades of lavender of repeating blooms accented with gold thread within a velvet wine red frame, the center of each flower mounted with alternating ruby (40 total) and opal (39 total) cabochons. The magnificent tail plumage, the focal point, encompassing the bottom half of the tapestry, set with 72 large emerald cabochons of varying sizes and coloration, totaling approximately 3000 carats. Housed in a contemporary gold gilt frame behind plexiglass. This extraordinary work is the product of a 10 year endeavor by a father and son during which time the large embroidery of the Taj Mahal was created. These two important works descended through the family until they were acquired by the current owner. They were first on public display in the Ivory Palace, a commercial outlet in Dehli, India. Subsequently, at the personal request of Indira Ghandi, the works were placed in the Pavilion of India during the 1967 International Exposition in Montreal Canada. At the conclusion of the exposition the ownership of the tapestries transferred to the current owner. SIZE: Sight: 63″ x 26-1/2″. Frame: 73″ x 38″. CONDITION: Cotton, silk and metallic threads in very fine condition. Colors strong and vibrant. One opal cabochon right side facing is missing. Otherwise all stones present. 9-26420 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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