170 - AN ANTIQUE PERSIAN SILVER-THREAD EMBROIDERED FIGURAL VELVET TEXTILE PANEL, 19TH CENTURY

AN ANTIQUE PERSIAN SILVER-THREAD EMBROIDERED FIGURAL VELVET TEXTILE PANEL, 19TH CENTURY A Persian figural textile panel, executed in faded crimson-red velvet with metallic silver-colored thread embroidery and decorative woven elements. The elongated rectangular composition features repeating oval medallions enclosing seated human figures, alternating with architectural niches containing seated figures. The surrounding field is embellished with stylized flowering branches, birds, and animal motifs. The textile is bordered with an elaborate metallic-thread floral lace trim and incorporates two narrower end panels. The reverse is lined with pale pink and beige fabric. Persia, attributed, 19th century. Provenance: The New York and Vienna collections of Richard Roland. Dimensions: 95 1/2 x 25 1/2 in., (242.6 x 64.8 cm.) Condition: Good condition with signs of wear and fading to the velvet pile, areas of discoloration, staining, and scattered losses to the textile and metallic-thread decoration. Visible seams and joins, with wear to the borders and backing. The reverse exhibits staining, creasing, and age-related deterioration. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.