Auction at Christie's

I had mentioned the auction of some textile pieces from Sheila Paine's collection at Christie's and I just looked at the auction results. You can see them too at
http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/searchresults.aspx?entry=islamic+art+and+textiles&searchtype=p#action=paging&entry=islamic+art+and+textiles&searchtype=p&pg=7

and see photos (with close ups) of the pieces sold. This is when I wish I were wealthy! Some of these pieces are just incredible. Some were ikat coats with the most intricate patterns. I still can't even begin to imagine how an artist can visualize the pattern and what needs to be tied for the different dye baths to get the pattern to come out properly once woven.