Turkish Rugs the O'Connell Guide

Kum Kapi Rugs: The Kenneth S. Battye Silk and Metal Thread KumKapi Rug circa 1900 lot 94

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Description:

CARPETS
SALE N07946 LOT 81
SESSION 1 | 02 Dec 03 10:15 AM.
New York
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF KENNETH S. BATTYE
A KUM KAPI SILK AND METAL THREAD RUG, NORTHWEST ANATOLIA

15,000—20,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 30,000 USD
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 5ft. 5in. by 3ft. 9in. (1.65 by 1.14m.)
DESCRIPTION
DATE OF OBJECT
circa 1900
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
original end finishes
PROVENANCE
The Andrew R. Dole Collection, Robert C. Eldred Co., Inc., Massachusetts, June 24, 1976, lot 69
CATALOGUE NOTE
Density: 28-30 horizontal, 28-30 vertical