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A Kum Kapi silk and metal-thread rug, Turkey
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- silk pile, with silk and metal thread brocade
- Approximately 178 by 116cm; 5ft. 10in., 3ft. 9in.
silk pile, polychrome silk and metal thread brocading
Condition
Pile near original condition, approximately 2mm depth overall; original olive green side cords and flatwoven ends; original pale olive green fringes at both ends, upper end approximately 11cm in length, lower end approximately 9cm in length. One minute area in the polychrome brocading with a couple of loose warps threads (detailed photographs available on request from the department). Overall in exceptional, near mint condition.
"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
Brocading: Silk: ivory; walnut; beige; peach; light green; pale blue. Metal thread: pale 'gold'; silver (oxidised to gunmetal); dark 'gold' (10)
Pile: dark ivory; golden yellow; pale pink; bois de rose; rose red; cinnamon; pale blue; midnight blue; jade green; forest green; apple green; olive green; light chocolate (abrashed claret); walnut (14)
Knot count: 10-12 V/cm; 12 H/cm
For a comparable carpet woven to the same cartoon, with variations in the outer narrow border, see Sotheby's, London, 2nd May 2001, Lot 63.
For comprehensive discussion of Kum Kapi rugs, including references to the signatures and identifying marks on some of this group of Turkish rugs, see George Farrow, Hagop Kapoudijian, The First and Greatest Master of the Kum Kapi School, The Charter Press, Rhuddlan, 1993, which illustrates an example of a Kum Kapi with a very similar border type, pg.63, pl.34. In addition see Pamela Bensoussan, The Masterweavers of Istanbul, Hali, April/May/June 1985, Issue 26, pp.34-41.
Pile: dark ivory; golden yellow; pale pink; bois de rose; rose red; cinnamon; pale blue; midnight blue; jade green; forest green; apple green; olive green; light chocolate (abrashed claret); walnut (14)
Knot count: 10-12 V/cm; 12 H/cm
For a comparable carpet woven to the same cartoon, with variations in the outer narrow border, see Sotheby's, London, 2nd May 2001, Lot 63.
For comprehensive discussion of Kum Kapi rugs, including references to the signatures and identifying marks on some of this group of Turkish rugs, see George Farrow, Hagop Kapoudijian, The First and Greatest Master of the Kum Kapi School, The Charter Press, Rhuddlan, 1993, which illustrates an example of a Kum Kapi with a very similar border type, pg.63, pl.34. In addition see Pamela Bensoussan, The Masterweavers of Istanbul, Hali, April/May/June 1985, Issue 26, pp.34-41.