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A Central Anatolian prayer rug
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- wool
- approximately 4ft. 9in. by 3ft. 3in. (1.45 by 0.99m.)
Provenance
A. Beshar & Co., New York, 1988
Literature
Madden, Stephen, "A Rare Seminar on Collectibles," Fortune magazine, 1989 Investor's Guide, Fall 1988, p. 78
Condition
Good, near original closely sheared 1/6" pile. Oxidized dark browns to knotheads.
Overall scattered moth tracks exposing foundation.
Foldwear low to knotheads.
Original kilim ends.
Lower end with macrame fringes, upper end with knotted fringes and some losses to fringes into kilim ends.
Original wool selvages with some later overcasting.
Very flexible handle.
Lustrous wool, luminous color, good overall 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The polychrome stylized tree depicted in the mihrab of this rug is very similar to that on a Mudjar prayer rug sold in these rooms, June 1, 2006, lot 120. In the present lot the tree has ascending leafy branches while those of the Mudjar cited were descending. In palette, the two rugs also share the variety of clear, vibrant color that are characteristic to Central Anatolian village rugs. It is in the border pattern that this rug differs from the Mudjar example, having a star-filled octagon design most often found in Konya or Karapinar examples.