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A fragmented 'Karapinar' rug, South Central Anatolia
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Wool, pile
- approximately 250 by 187cm; 9ft. 5in., 6ft. 2in.
Literature
Alexander, C., A Foreshadowing of 21st Century Art The Color and Geometry of Very Early Turkish Carpets, New York, 1993, pp. 230 - 231, ill. pp. 14 (detail), 29 & 231.
Alexander. C., 'Early Turkish Rugs A New Way of Looking', Hali, April, 1991, issue 56, p. 122.
Condition
Overall measurements; The fragment - 120cm across the top, 175cm across the bottom, 187cm horizontally through the middle, 250cm the left hand side, 140cm the right hand side. The backing - 263 by 194cm.
Pile varies from foundation to 4mm. Areas of loss and damage as visible in image. Some re-piling in the browns. Fantastic colour, lustrous wool.
An image of the weave can be requested from the department, harry.grenfell@sothebys.com, +44 0)207 293 5556
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The present ‘Karapinar’ is extraordinary in its rich and saturated palette and is a truly spectacular example of Central Anatolian weaving. Very few comparisons can be drawn to this lot other than those already within this collection; the blues within the field can be seen in the two Konya fragments, lots 63 and 64 and the border is reminiscent of the Alexander ‘Pink Panther’ lot 30, with motifs within both the spandrels and extant border. The distinctive bright white in the undyed wool in this example is a characteristic of the ‘Karapinar’ group, for a full discussion on the genre see lot 30.