Palmettes Collection

Detail of a pillar showing the months October to December, calendar of the season
XIR86212 Detail of a pillar showing the months October to December, calendar of the season, 12th century (stone) (detail of 86211); Musee Saint-Marc, Souvigny

Iznik blue and white hexagonal tile, Turkish, c.1530 (pottery)
BON93397 Iznik blue and white hexagonal tile, Turkish, c.1530 (pottery); diam: 22.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Library Table, 1879-82 (rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl and abalone)
3492865 Library Table, 1879-82 (rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl and abalone) by American School, (19th century); 152.4 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Secretary-bookcase, 1825-35 (ebonized mahogany with gilding, brass and glass)
3492860 Secretary-bookcase, 1825-35 (ebonized mahogany with gilding, brass and glass) by American School, (19th century); 259 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Ottoman panel, Bursa or Istanbul, first half of the 17th century
739806 Ottoman panel, Bursa or Istanbul, first half of the 17th century (silk velvet & metal thread) by Turkish School, (17th century)

Greek No 4, Plate XVIII, from The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones (1807-68)
STC286232 Greek No 4, Plate XVIII, from The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones (1807-68) by Jones, Owen (1809-74); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Fritware ewer, Seljuk (ceramic)
745481 Fritware ewer, Seljuk (ceramic) by Islamic School, (13th century); 17.6x15.3x7.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Greek No 8, Plate XXII, from The Grammar of Ornament
STC286222 Greek No 8, Plate XXII, from The Grammar of Ornament by Owen Jones (1809-1868) (colour litho) by Jones, Owen (1809-74); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Heriz carpet, North-west Persia, third quarter of the 19th century (silk)
693223 Heriz carpet, North-west Persia, third quarter of the 19th century (silk) by Persian School, (19th century); 394x305 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XIV Beauvais ports de mer tapestry, c. 1700 (wool & silk)
3281648 Louis XIV Beauvais ports de mer tapestry, c.1700 (wool & silk) by French School, (18th century); 323x300 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Philip Behagle or Noel Antoine de Merou)

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Pillar showing the months August to December, calendar of the season (stone
XIR86211 Pillar showing the months August to December, calendar of the season (stone) (see also 86213) by French School, (12th century); Musee Saint-Marc, Souvigny

Panel of red cut velvet with carnation palmettes in gold and silver (velvet)
FIT168036 Panel of red cut velvet with carnation palmettes in gold and silver (velvet) by Turkish School, (17th century); 155.7x53.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Detail of a Library Table, 1879-82 (rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl and abalone)
6372827 Detail of a Library Table, 1879-82 (rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl and abalone) by American School, (19th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Lampas rampant lions palmettes escutcheons 1400s
Lampas with rampant lions, palmettes, and escutcheons, 1400s. Spain, Granada, Nasrid period. Lampas: silk; average: 34.2 x 25.2 cm (13 7/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

Textile Palmettes 1200s-1300s Central Asia Mongol period
Textile with Palmettes, 1200s-1300s. Central Asia, Mongol period, 13th - 14th century. Tabby with supplementary weft; silk and gold thread; overall: 85.5 x 35 cm (33 11/16 x 13 3/4 in.)

Border Heads Palmettes Large Hanging
Border of Heads and Palmettes from a Large Hanging

Designs Brackets Silverwork late 17th century
Artokoloro

Design Ceiling n. d Pen brown ink brush grey wash
Artokoloro

Urceus, Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Hieronymus Cock, 1563

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"Palmettes: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of palmettes, intricate motifs that have adorned various art forms throughout history. From a Library Table crafted between 1879-82, showcasing the delicate combination of rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl, and abalone; to a Secretary-bookcase from 1825-35 with its ebonized mahogany embellished by gilding, brass accents, and glass panels - each piece tells a unique story. Travel back even further to the first half of the 17th century with an Ottoman panel hailing from Bursa or Istanbul. Its vibrant colors and exquisite craftsmanship transport us to another era. The influence of Greek design is evident in Plate XVIII from Owen Jones' renowned book "The Grammar of Ornament, " where palmette patterns take center stage. Discover the beauty of ceramic art through a Seljuk Fritware ewer. Its elegant form and intricate detailing showcase the mastery achieved during this period. Continuing our journey through time, we encounter Greek No 8 on Plate XXII from "The Grammar of Ornament, " captivating us with its mesmerizing depiction. As we venture into textiles, a Heriz carpet woven in North-west Persia during the third quarter of the 19th century catches our eye. Silk threads intertwine to create breathtaking patterns that exude opulence and sophistication. Equally impressive is the Louis XIV Beauvais ports de mer tapestry dating back to c. 1700 - wool and silk blend harmoniously to depict scenes reminiscent of maritime adventures. Delve deeper into architectural wonders as you admire a stone Pillar depicting August to December in a calendar format - each month intricately carved with precision and skill. Finally, feast your eyes on a Panel of red cut velvet adorned with carnation palmettes in gold and silver threads - an embodiment of luxury fit for royalty.