Lot 59
  • 59

A Samarkand rug, East Turkestan

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool, cotton
  • approximately 7ft. 6in. by 4ft. 9in. (2.29 by 1.45m.)

Exhibited

Divine Images and Magic Carpets: from the Asian Art Collection of Dr and Mrs William T. Price, Amarillo Art Center, April 18-May 31, 1987

Literature

Jerry A. Schefcik et al, Divine Images and Magic Carpets: from the Asian Art Collection of Dr and Mrs William T. Price, Amarillo, Texas, 1987, pl. 52

Condition

Chemically washed to soften colors. Pile ranges from closely sheered 1/8th of an inch with areas of foldwear and spot foundation scattered throughout. Missing open end guard borders. Ends now secured with binding stitch. Left side with remnants of original selvages and later overcasting. Right side completely overcast later with some minor fraying. Supple handle, good condition.
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