A group of Indian embroidered textiles
A group of Indian embroidered textiles
20th century
Comprising twelve square textiles in various fabrics and motifs, some with shisha embroidery, most pieced with blue and red cotton panels, and some with tassels and cowrie shells edging, 12 pieces
Largest: 22" H x 22" W; Smallest: 15" x 14.5"
Provenance: The Collection of Walter and Nesta Spink, Ann Arbor, MI, by 1990
Condition Report: Each with dust accumulation, creasing and light wear commensurate with age and use. Many with losses to cowrie shells. Scattered loose stitching and ravelled edges, with a few small holes. A few scattered losses to embroidery, and to mirrors, some with fractures. Scattered light stains. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A group of Indian embroidered textiles
20th century
Comprising twelve square textiles in various fabrics and motifs, some with shisha embroidery, most pieced with blue and red cotton panels, and some with tassels and cowrie shells edging, 12 pieces
Largest: 22" H x 22" W; Smallest: 15" x 14.5"
Provenance: The Collection of Walter and Nesta Spink, Ann Arbor, MI, by 1990
Condition Report: Each with dust accumulation, creasing and light wear commensurate with age and use. Many with losses to cowrie shells. Scattered loose stitching and ravelled edges, with a few small holes. A few scattered losses to embroidery, and to mirrors, some with fractures. Scattered light stains. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.