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Fine Oriental and European Carpets » lot 61
Sale NY7117
A Salor torba, Central Turketsan
New York 15,000—20,000 USD Session 1
15 Apr 98 10:15 AM
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium:
6,325 USD
DESCRIPTION
A Salor torba, Central Turketsan
first half 19th century
original kilim ends folded under and sewn,
oxidized silks, approximately 1 ft. 6 in. by 4
ft. (0.46 by 1.22m.) Warp: wool, Z2S,
natural ivory
Weft: wool, Z, 2 shoots, red and brown
Pile: wool and silk, asymmetric knot open to
the left
Density: 13H, 18-19V Sides: overcast with
applied polychrome braid
Ends: upper: ivory kilim folded under and
sewn; lower: red kilim folded under and sewn
Colors: wool: madder red, deep blue, deep
blue-green, rose red, brown-red, ivory, walnut;
silk: crimson
For related
examples, please refer to Mackie, L., and Dr. Jon
Thompson, Turkmen, Washington, D.C., 1980, pl.10;
Carpets from the
Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Jon Thompson,
Sotheby's New York, December 16, 1993, lot 56;
Rippon-Boswell & Co., Weisbaden, May 24,
1997, lot 67; and lot 105 in this catalogue.
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