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Vitall and Leopold Benguiat

V. and L. Benguiat

American

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The sculpture is placed on a large wooden table. The piece resembles a decorative finial with intricate designs of scrolls and figures. The sculpture is a dark metallic color, suggesting it may be made of bronze or a similar metal. It sits on a red fabric-covered tabletop in a setting with polished stone flooring and neutral-toned walls.
Italian 16th Century, Large Walnut Table with Uberti Arms, c. 1500, walnut, pine, and maple inlay, Widener Collection, 1942.9.381

Large Walnut Table with Uberti Arms

Italian 16th Century · c. 1500 · walnut, pine, and maple inlay ·  Accession ID  1942.9.381

This is a photograph of an intricately designed rug. The rug displays a classic Persian motif with a central medallion and a complex pattern of floral designs and arabesques set against a rich red background. The design is symmetrical, featuring ornate flourishes and scrolling patterns in muted tones of blue, gold, and cream, with hints of green. The border of the rug is decorated with larger floral patterns and vines, framing the central design. The craftsmanship reveals a detailed weaving technique that highlights the artistry and cultural heritage associated with handmade carpets. The aged appearance of the rug suggests it holds historical value and has been preserved over time.
Indian 17th Century, Persian 17th Century, Arabesque Band Carpet, c. 1650, wool pile on cotton warp and cotton weft, Widener Collection, 1942.9.476

Arabesque Band Carpet

Indian 17th Century, Persian 17th Century · c. 1650 · wool pile on cotton warp and cotton weft ·  Accession ID  1942.9.476

Bibliography

1925

  • XV-XVIII Century Rugs: The Private Collection of Messrs. Vitall and Leopold Benguiat. Exh. Cat. American Art Association, New York, 1925

1932

  • "Benguiat Auction Realizes Grand Total of $245,775." Art News 30 April 1932:5+

1937

  • "Vitall Benguiat, Art Expert, Dead." The New York Times. 18 March 1937:25 [obituary]

  • "Death of Vitall Benguiat." Art News. 27 March 1937: 23