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General
Classification: Turkish
Rugs
JBOC Comments:
Description:
FINE ORIENTAL AND EUROPEAN
CARPETS INCLUDING PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF
ARAM K. JERREHIAN
SALE NY7352 LOT 132
SESSION 1 | 08 Oct 99 10:15 AM.
New York
A silk and metal thread Kum Kapi rug, Northwest
Anatolia,
50,000—70,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium:
57,500 USD
DESCRIPTION
A silk and metal thread Kum Kapi rug, Northwest
Anatolia,
first quarter 20th century
signed "Zareh" in 25 places, 19 in
metal thread areas and 6 in silk, original
flatwoven ends folded under and sewn,
approximately 6ft. 7in. by 4ft. 6in. (2.01 by
1.37m.)
Density: 28-30 horizontal, 27-30 vertical
This rug from the workshop of Zareh Penyamian,
one of the foremost weavers of Kum Kapi rugs,
combines both a classical design with magnificent
technical weaving. Cartoons found in Zareh's
portfolio include a typical design from a well
known Top Kapi prayer rug that shows the
placement of cloudbands, inscriptions, arabesques
and palmettes similar to those found in the
present rug.
Seen on www.Sothebys.com
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