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A beech tapestry rack, on rectangular base with bamboo shaped sides, height 37cm, also a four section beech tapestry frame (5).PROVENANCE: The Raymond Rush Collection. Mr Rush was an engineer, farmer and lay preacher who lived at Golden Cross Farm in Siddington, Cheshire. He was also a historian, broadcaster, author and speaker who regularly gave talks on local history, agricultural history and historic curios. In addition, he was also an accomplished maker of corn dollies.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is being sold in-situ from a local farm house in Siddington. Collection within the week by Friday 26th. Full collection and payment information will be emailed with invoice following the sale.Additional InformationGeneral light age wear to all pieces throughout. The base of the frame with some old worm holes.
An early 19th Century William IV rosewood firescreen in the manner of Gillows of Lancaster. The firescreen having a carved ornate acanthus leaf scroll top with inset tapestry screen above a folding shelf all raised on carved bow form legs united by turned baluster column. Measures approx; 94cm x 57cm x 42cm.
A 19th Century carved walnut throne chair armchair having a tall upright shield back with shaped scroll & carved elbow arm rests. Floral tapestry fabric seat and back with studded nailhead borders. Carved acanthus leaf and shell scroll apron and raised on further carved scroll legs. Measures approx; 110cm x 73cm x 60cm.
A 20th Century walnut tapestry throne carver armchair in the manner of an 18th Century example. The chair having a single tapestry padded backrest with sweeping carved show wood arms having acanthus leaves and rams head ends. Tapestry upholstered seat rest decorated with urns, flowers and birds throughout with a carved cherub panel below. Raised on turned supports united by stretchers around. Measures approx; 93cm x 62cm x 61cm.
Dia Azzawi (Iraq, born 1939)From the South: Siesta oil on canvas, framedsigned 'Dia Azzawi' and dated '68' (lower right) and further signed, dated and titled on the verso, executed in 1968100 x 82cm (39 3/8 x 32 5/16in).Footnotes:TWO IMPORTANT 1960'S COMPOSITIONS BY DIA AZZAWI EXHIBITED AT THE IRAQI ARTISTS SOCIETY AND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MODERN ART Provenance:Property from the collection of the renowned architects Nizar Jawdat (1920-2017) and Ellen Jawdat (1921-2020), acquired directly from the artist,thence by descent to the present ownersExhibited:Exhibition of Paintings by Dhia Al Azzawi, The National Gallery of Modern Art, Baghdad, 1968Published:Exhibition Catalogue, Exhibition of Paintings by Dhia Al Azzawi, The National Gallery of Modern Art, Baghdad, 1968, No.16'In [these] works, the topic is related to the south of Iraq rather than Baghdad... very much related to peasant life rather than everyday city life. [The South] is richer than the north.. if we take the intellectual side of things, many of the most important poets are from the South, as well as writers and artists. It is richer in culture in a sense' - Dia AzzawiCompositionally, the two following lots are perhaps archetypal of the artistic milieu that Dia Azzawi was operating in during the mid to late 1960's, the works flawlessly expresses the aesthetic and conceptual agenda of the 'Baghdad Group of Modern Art' which was founded by Jewad Selim and Shakir Hassan Al-Said. The Baghdad group was defined by an attempt to reconcile the grand visual legacy of the past within the contemporary cultural and nationalistic narrative of 20th century Iraq.Mixing traditional Iraqi and Islamic motifs with a modernist visual language, Azzawi weaves a form of 'folk modernism' which is both vernacular and universal. Focusing on recognisable ancient and local symbols, Azzawi's composition is stylised and simplified, almost creating an artistic caricature of Iraqi culture. Formative paintings within Azzawi's body of work, these would set the tone for his later contributions to the progress of Iraqi Modernism. Painted while the artist was still in his 20's, the works are stylistically sophisticated examples of a burgeoning modernist movement in Iraq.In the present works the artist abstracts cultural iconography mixing Islamic and pre-Islamic motifs found in ancient rock reliefs, Islamic manuscripts, metalwork and creates a rich tapestry of varied meaning as a result. In 'From the South: A Siesta', a heavily stylized figure with a rounded face and bulbous eyes reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamian totems reclines sympathetically on a carpet recalling the polychromatic brilliance of Bedouin textiles. Azzawi's abiding love and respect for the tonal characteristics of the natural world and for ancient Iraqi imagery shines through in this important early work, which echoes the formal approach and inimitable style of the 'New Vision' school of painting he would come to found in 1969. Azzawi typically incorporates structures and visual symbolism harking back millennia in his paintings, which is evident here in the pseudo-figurative form depicted in the composition, which recalls ancient Mesopotamian bass-reliefs and their mythological imagery.Azzawi started his artistic career in 1964, after graduating from the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad and completing a degree in archaeology from Baghdad University in 1962. His studies of ancient civilizations and Iraqi heritage had a profound impact on his art, and a key objective in the early formation of his artistic style was to link the visual culture of the past to the present.In 1969, Azzawi formed the New Vision Group (al-Ru'yya al-Jadidah), uniting fellow artists ideologically and culturally as opposed to stylistically. The group's manifesto, Towards a New Vision, highlighted an association between art and revolution, and sought to transcend the notion of a 'local style'—coined by the Baghdad Modern Art Group—by broadening the parameters of local culture to include the entire Arab world.With exhibitions of his work held worldwide, including a landmark retrospective in 2017 at Qatar's MATHAF, his art features in the collections of some of the world's most prestigious museums and institutions. He is also regarded, in the tumultuous post-conflict climate of 2000s Iraq, considered to be the ultimate authority on modernist and contemporary art from the region.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A charming Aubusson verdure tapestrylate 18th centurythe idyllic landscape with verdant foliage and prunus to the foreground, a winding river in the middle distance -disappearing into a dusky landscape, a charming lime -green parrot in the tree to the right with red plumage and game bird to the bottom left, the elaborate border with foliate spray to each corner,320cm x 257cm (the outer border possibly reduced at some point)Footnotes:Provenance: Acquired by the present collector from Keshishians of London, 2011.France in the late 17th century saw an explosion in tapestry production. The 1660s marked a turning point where France became the new centre of tapestry weaving in Europe. Most notably Louis XIV's great minister Jean -Baptiste Colbert set up three main centres -each with a specific type of buyer in mind. The Gobelins in Paris was set up to furnish the Royal Palaces, Beauvais for discerning wealthy clients and Aubusson for less affluent buyers. While Gobelins and Beauvais had a number of notable designers leading a team of weavers, Aubusson's set up was slightly simpler. The weavers produced pieces which followed the fashions of the day -these could extend to not just hangings but upholstery, curtains and cushion covers.The weavers of Aubusson focussed on more 'low warp' work which meant a simpler type of tapestry could be created, and quite quickly. These types of tapestries, like the present lot, were characterised by the popular romantic landscapes and verdures. While many said it simplified the process of weaving and were, in some ways, less fluid, they were attractive and meant that a large portion of the population could imitate the grandeur of the Sun King in their own homes.LiteratureBarty Phillips, 'Tapestry,' Phaidon, London, 1994Edith Appleton Standen, 'Renaissance to Modern Tapestries in the Metropolitan Museum of Art,' The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin/Spring 1987This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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