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A Konya fragmentary prayer rug
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Wool, pile
- approximately 169 by 124cm; 5ft. 7in., 4ft. 1in.
Exhibited
San Francisco, M. H. de Young Museum, The Christopher Alexander Collection, November 1990 - February 1991.
Literature
Bennett, I., 'The Alexander Collection: Part II A carpet is a Picture of God', Hali, April/May 1994, issue 74, p. 88, fig. 6.
Alexander, C., A Foreshadowing of 21st Century Art The Color and Geometry of Very Early Turkish Carpets, New York, 1993, pp. 126 - 129, ill pp. 38, 82 & 127.
Alexander. C., 'Early Turkish Rugs A New Way of Looking', Hali, April, 1991, issue 56, p. 117
Condition
Overall measurements; Fragment - 90m across the top, 115cm across the bottom, 124cm at widest point, 81cm the left hand side, 169cm the right hand side (also longest length). The backing; 168 by 127cm.
Browns oxidised. Pile varies from areas down to foundation or knotbars up to 3mm depth. Holes and losses, as visible in the image.
Photograph of weave can be requested via the department, harry.grenfell@sothebys.com, +44(0)207 293 5556.
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"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
Alexander likens the present lot to the saf fragment in the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art, Istanbul, Alexander, 'Foreshadowing', op.cit., p. 126, also pictured in Turkish Carpets from the 13th – 18th centuries, Istanbul, 1996, pp. 158-159, pl. 116. One can certainly see why, the drawing is very similar as are the use of motifs such as the stylised Mosque lamp and arrowhead lozenge in the field and the motifs within the borders bear a semblance. The splayed tops to the mihrab are echoed in an ascending multiple arch prayer rug, attributed to Karapinar, see Dodd. D., Eiland. M., Oriental Rugs from Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 57.