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A LARGE KAZAK 'TREE' RUG, CENTRAL CAUCASUS |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- approximately 242 by 188 cm., 7ft. 11in; 6ft. 2in.
- second quarter 19th century, indistinctly dated, possibly AH 1261 (1845 AD) or AH 1241 (1826 AD)
Condition
In fair condition overall, ready to use or display; pile variable, ranging from low to knot bars in field and 4-5 mm in areas of border. Upper end zig-zag outer guard stripe is partially rebuilt (in areas visible in image where blue is a bright turquoise blue); areas of repiling throughout the field, most particularly in the lower half, quite extensive and just visible in image as areas of lighter, more orangey red in the field (the original field colour is the more crimson red, ends backstitched. The rug has been overhauled and is now ready to use, although it would probably benefit from a clean.
"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
The design of the 'Tree' Kazaks derives from the earlier Chahar Bagh carpets of Northwest Iran and Azerbaijan. The island pools have become octagonal medallions with foliate motifs; the water channels have disappeared, but the regular layout of tree-filled garden squares is alluded to in the symmetrical placement of the trees. A closely related example was illustrated by Eberhart Herrmann in Von Konya bis Kokand, Nr.28, p.74. Two other related examples include one dated AH 1273/1856 AD, sold Christie's New York, May 12, 1986, Lot 32,and another, sold Sotheby's New York, May 30, 1987 Lot 98.