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Lot 8705
Persian Kashan crimson ground carpet, floral pattern indigo ground central medallion and matching spandrels, the field decorated densely with scrolling foliate patterns and floral motifs, the main border decorated with scrolling branches and palmettes, within floral pattern guard stripesDimensions: Length/Width: 413cm Depth/Diameter: 295cm
Lot 8753
Persian Kashan ivory ground carpet, central medallion decorated with sixteen arranged palmette motifs, within a field decorated with swirling leafy branches and stylised plant motifs, the main border decorated with matching swirling pattern, within floral pattern guard stripes Dimensions: Length/Width: 349cm Depth/Diameter: 239cm
Lot 8742
Persian Heriz crimson ground carpet, large central medallion surrounded by stylised plant and leaf motifs, ivory ground spandrels with further stylised foliate decoration, the main border with trailing pattern decorated with stylised plant motifs, within guard stripes Dimensions: Length/Width: 292cm Depth/Diameter: 199cm
Lot 8708
Persian Tabriz crimson ground rug, the field decorated with large palmette and stylised plant motifs connected by interlaced leafy branches, trailing border decorated with similar palmette motifs within floral pattern guard stripes, with signature panel Dimensions: Length/Width: 358cm Depth/Diameter: 240cm
Lot 8734
Persian Kashan indigo ground rug, central pole medallion decorated with flower heads surrounded by floral sprays and trailing leafy branches, crimson ground border with trailing band interspersed with flower heads, within floral guard stripes Dimensions: Length/Width: 221cm Depth/Diameter: 128cm
Lot 8728
Persian Kashan indigo ground carpet, large central rosette medallion decorated with alternating palmettes, the surrounding field and spandrels with overall floral design depicting trailing branches and stylised plant motifs, crimson ground border with trailing floral pattern, enclosed within guard stripes Dimensions: Length/Width: 334cm Depth/Diameter: 243cm
Lot 8740
Persian Kashan ivory ground carpet, central floral pattern medallion surrounded by trailing branches decorated with stylised flower heads and leaf motifs, swirling pattern spandrels with further floral decoration, the main border decorated with repeating palmettes, within guard stripes Dimensions: Length/Width: 357cm Depth/Diameter: 243cm
Lot 8725
Persian Kashan indigo ground carpet, central floral pattern medallion surrounded by a densely decorated field depicting trailing branches with leaves and palmettes, scrolling border decorated with stylised plant motifs, within floral pattern guard stripes Dimensions: Length/Width: 360cm Depth/Diameter: 260cm
Lot 8731
Persian Bidjar peach ground carpet, central pole medallion enclosed within lozenge field and spandrels, decorated all over with small Heratti motifs, the main border with trailing pattern decorated with stylised plant and Boteh motifs, within two triple band guard stripes with repeating flower head decoration Dimensions: Length/Width: 378cm Depth/Diameter: 298cm
Lot 8726
Persian Kashan ivory ground carpet, overall floral design, the field decorated with scrolling and interlaced leafy branches interspersed with palmettes, scrolling border decorated with stylised plant motifs, within floral pattern guard stripes Dimensions: Length/Width: 368cm Depth/Diameter: 243cm
Lot 8738
Persian Hamadan indigo and red ground carpet, large central medallion decorated with projecting palmette motifs, the surrounding field decorated with trailing branches and flower heads, crimson ground border decorated with stylised plant motifs, within floral pattern guard stripes Dimensions: Length/Width: 329cm Depth/Diameter: 246cm
Lot 52
This vintage Caedmon vinyl record features Alfred Drake reading The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a classic Persian poetry collection. The 33 1/3 RPM LP presents a dramatic recitation of the timeless verses, capturing their lyrical beauty. The record, catalog number TC-1023, is housed in an illustrated sleeve with an intricate mid-century design reflecting the Persian themes of the work. The sleeve measures 12.5"L x 12.5"W. A great addition for collectors of spoken word recordings or literary vinyl editions.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 143
This exquisite Persian Khatam Kari game set features intricate micro mosaic inlay designs, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship of Persian artisans. The board serves a dual purpose, functioning as both a backgammon and chess set. The exterior is adorned with detailed miniature paintings depicting traditional Persian scenes, while the playing surface boasts an elaborate inlay pattern. Includes matching playing pieces. Dimensions: 15.75"L x 15.75"W x 1.5"H open, 15.75"L x 8"W x 2.75"H closed.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 124
JOHN THOMAS SETON (BRITISH 1738 - 1806) PORTRAIT OF MR AND MRS JOSEPH CHAMPION, WITH AN ELEPHANT IN THE LANDSCAPE BEYOND Oil on canvas 88 x 69cm (34½ x 27 in.) Painted in Calcutta, circa 1780. Provenance: The Collection of William Drummond of Hawthornden, near Edinburgh The Collection of Roger Warner Burford, acquired by the present owner in 1977 Literature: M. Archer, India and British Portraiture 1770-1825, p.108-109, ill. plate 63 John Thomas Seton (circa 1735 - circa 1806) was a Scottish painter who travelled to India in 1776. Prior to this, Seton was taught in London by Francis Hayman, where he also studied at the St Martin's Academy. In his twenties, Seton went on the Grand Tour to Italy, travelling to Rome where he helped to buy paintings for Lord Bute's collection. On his return, he settled in Edinburgh where he painted the portraits of Scotland's high society figures of the day. It is unclear what the exact motivations were for Seton to go to India, but the Scottish community in India was substantial, and in her book, Mildred Butler suggests Seton may have believed he was going to a home from home. At this time Tilly Kettle, was achieving notable success in India. Between 1761 and 1772, Seton exhibited at the Society of Artists, which means he was almost certainly familiar with Tilly Kettle's portrait of the Nawab of Arcot and his sons, which was exhibited in 1771. Bearing this in mind, a move to the continent must have seemed a promising gamble for an struggling artist working in Britain such as Seton. Leave was granted to Seton in November 1775, and by August 1776, Seton had arrived in Calcutta, about five months after Kettle had left. Seton's reputation grew quickly, and in 1780, he was commissioned to paint the present lot; a wedding portrait of Joseph Champion and his wife, Ann Forbes. The pair are depicted sitting on a bench, which opens on to the Indian landscape, where an elephant can be seen with his rider in the background to the left. The wedding took place on 12 May, and both Mr and Mrs Champion are depicted holding palm-leaf fans to combat the hot weather. The portrait must have pleased the Champions as three years later Joseph commissioned to further, half-length, portraits of himself and his wife (these were sold at Christie's, 17 March 1978). Champion was a company servant who had been posted to India in 1778. A year later he was made Paymaster to the Cavalry Brigade, and the following year, in 1780, he and Ann were married. Champion showed a keen interest in Persian literature, publishing three books on the subject; Poems Imitated from the Persian; The Poems of Ferdosi, and Essays Characteristic of Persian Poetry. These works were all published in India, and demonstrate Champion's enthusiasm for and knowledge of Persian poets and poetry, in contrast to works of Classical Greek, Roman and English poets which were often the focus of the Western world. An anonymous reviewer in The Monthly Review, August 1790, described Champion as the 'Persian Homer'. (New Catalogue, pp.329-31). In 1784, Champion became a member of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. He also wrote his own poetry; in 1786 he published a compilation entitled Poems addressed to Mrs Champion, by her affectionate husband, dedicated to his wife, who was described as 'the most handsomest woman that ever left Europe of India' ('Obituary of Considerable Persons; with Biographical Anecdotes', The Gentleman's Magazine 61, June, 1792, p.576). Ann died in October 1791, at the age of twenty eight, and this seems to have induced Joseph to suffer a mental breakdown. In 1792, after sailing back to England, the Calcutta directors of the company wrote to the Court of Directors asking for a subsistence allowance for him during the 'suspension...of his mental facilities' and no loss of rank should he return to his duties (Fort William XI, p. 470). Champion appears not to have returned to India, and according to pension books at the India Office Library in London, the firm continued to pay an allowance to his guardians until his death, which is believed to have been around 1813. Condition Report: The canvas has been lined. Some very light surface dirt. Light craquelure throughout. There is some evidence of very light paint loss scattered throughout, including to the sitters' faces, however this is barely noticeable and is the paint surface now appears to be stable. Some small patches of overpaint are visible in a raking light, including to the tree area above the elephant. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered retouching throughout, as well as a heavy varnish. Country of origin: IndiaCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 660
A Persian wool rug, second half of the 20th century, Isfahan, woven with scrolling Shah Abbasi motifs to a pale field, within a red border,240 x 156cmCondition ReportGeneral light wear to pile consistent with age and use. Colours appear good. Some very minor marks and areas of discolouration to pale ground. Minor wear to edges and selvedge. Overall appears in good structural and cosmetic condition. Please see additional images.
Lot 609
A collection of Asian mainly Indian / Persian gouaches to include:1. seated Krishna surrounded by five dancing attendants, approx 11.5 x 16.5cm, water damage to the mount, gilt framed2. Portrait of a crouching cobbler (shoemaker), signed lower right, 13 x 9cm, framed and glazed3. Portrait of a Guru holding beads with staff, within the border of the script and the outer border with lotus flowers, approx 31 x 23cm (loose)4. a pair of Indian Elephants painted on silk, framed and glazed and a smaller Elephant study within elaborate bordering (2)5. seated Maharaja with attendants under pink canopy, approx 29 x 20cm, glazed and framed (7)
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