Country of Origin: Turkey, Istanbul

Date of Origin circa 1910

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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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