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A Kazak Chelebe rug, Southwest Caucasus
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- wool pile
- approximately 216 by 136cm; 7ft. 1in., 4ft. 5in.
Condition
Good pile overall, 4mm approximately. Slight oxidisation in browns, original side cords. Original macrame end finishes turned under and sewn down, mainly complete but sections of macrame missing to far corners. Surface spotting, would definitely benefit from a thorough clean.
Specialist Comment:
A classic design, in very nice condition. Colours should brighten with a clean. Good size.
"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
This rug has the characteristic separation of a motif from the design becoming the prominent ornamentation of the main field, against a bright red ground and within a border with the repeat pattern of small star motifs, and barber pole. This particular weaving has the unusual demarcation between the elements of horizontal lines of running relief of repeat pattern guls.
For a comparable ‘Sunburst-Kazak’ rug (also ‘Eagle-Kazak’), Caucasus, Karabagh, Chelaby, second half 19th century (196 by 122cm), see Spühler, Friedrich, Oriental Carpets in the Museum of Islamic Art, Berlin, London & Boston, 1988, The Caucasus Carpets, pp.93-96, Cat. No.112, pg.100, fig.112, pg.252. (Inv.No.35, 194, transferred to the Kunstgewerbemuseum in 1935).
Other comparable examples are discussed and illustrated in Herrmann, Eberhart, Von Uschak bis Yarkand, Seltene Orientteppiche aus vier Jahrhunderten, Munich, 1979, No.23, pp.17 & 61, and in Spuhler, Friedrich, The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection: Carpets and Textiles, London, 1988, Caucasus Carpets, No.40, pp.160-161, Cheleberd Kazak, second half 19th century (250 by 143cm).