Two Indian Phulkari silk embroidered textiles
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Two Indian Phulkari silk embroidered textiles
Early/mid-20th century
Comprising a Phulkari textile with silk embroidery in an allover diamond pattern in cream and orange silk on cotton with multi-colored diamond borders (99" H x 52.25" W) and a Phulkari textile with silk embroidery in yellow, cream and purple on cotton in an all-over diamond pattern, with an elaborate side border (89.5" H x 54" W), 2 pieces
Provenance: The Collection of Walter and Nesta Spink, Ann Arbor, MI, by 2005
Other Notes: Several other Phulkaris from this collection were gifted to the University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor, MI, and were exhibited as part of the museum's show, "The Connoisseurs' Legacy: The Collection of Nesta and Walter Spink," June 18 - September 25, 2016.
Early/mid-20th century
Comprising a Phulkari textile with silk embroidery in an allover diamond pattern in cream and orange silk on cotton with multi-colored diamond borders (99" H x 52.25" W) and a Phulkari textile with silk embroidery in yellow, cream and purple on cotton in an all-over diamond pattern, with an elaborate side border (89.5" H x 54" W), 2 pieces
Provenance: The Collection of Walter and Nesta Spink, Ann Arbor, MI, by 2005
Other Notes: Several other Phulkaris from this collection were gifted to the University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor, MI, and were exhibited as part of the museum's show, "The Connoisseurs' Legacy: The Collection of Nesta and Walter Spink," June 18 - September 25, 2016.
Condition
Each in overall good condition with dust accumulation, creasing and light wear commensurate with age and use. The first with a few scattered faint stains and dark marks. A few scattered losses to embroidery, primarily to corners and ends. The second with heavier wear and embroidery losses to center section. Scattered light soiling and spots at edges. Scattered dark marks and light staining verso. 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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Two Indian Phulkari silk embroidered textiles
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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