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Country of Origin: Turkey, Istanbul
Date of Origin
circa 1910
Use: rug
JBOC Comments:
Description:
Sale Title ORIENTAL RUGS AND
CARPETS
Location London, King Street Sale Date Oct 13,
2005
Lot Number 21 Sale Number 7078
Creator ISTANBUL, TURKEY, CIRCA 1910
Lot Title A ZAREH PENYAMIN KOUM KAPI SILK AND
METAL-THREAD PRAYER RUG
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000 British pounds
Special Notice No VAT will be charged on the
hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to
the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT
inclusive basis.
Lot Description A ZAREH PENYAMIN KOUM KAPI SILK
AND METAL-THREAD PRAYER RUG
ISTANBUL, TURKEY, CIRCA 1910
Of "Sultan's Head" design, full pile
throughout, selvages frayed, overall very good
condition
5ft.2in. x 3ft.6in. (156cm. x 106cm.)
Lot Notes The knot count is 9H x 10V per cm. sq.
The present lot is the only Koum Kapi rug of
three in this sale that bears the actual
signature of Zareh Penyamin within one of the
central metal-thread palmettes. Zareh is still
widely considered to have been the leading master
weaver of his time within the Armenian workshops
of Istanbul. His attention to draftsmanship and
detail are a few of the many attributes which are
associated with his workmanship. A very similar
example was sold in these Rooms, 16 October 2003,
lot 150.
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