Lot 10
  • 10

A SHIRVAN 'KARAGASHLI', LONG RUG, EAST CAUCASUS |

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • approximately 315 by 135cm; 10ft. 4in., 4ft. 5in.
  • third quarter 19th century

Provenance

Zervudachi, Vevey, 14th April 1979

Literature

Spuhler. F., The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, London, 1998, pl. 41, pp.162-163

Condition

Overall measurements: 127cm across the top, 135cm across the bottom, 309cm the left hand side, 315cm the right hand side. Even closely sheared pie overall. Generally 1-2mm, some minor areas in upper right hand border with knotbars appearing. A re-weave in upper left left hand corner, irregularly shaped, approximately 40 by 15cm and a handful of other minute reweaves scattered through rug. Minute areas of foundation visible in the lower right hand corner border, old moth damage? Sidecords re-overcast, ends overlocked with trimmed fringes. Crisply drawn with good sense of space. Field with two stags and a small figure.
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