Arabatchi Ensi Rug last quarter 19th Sotheby's Lot 137

Carpets
SALE N08258 LOT 137
SESSION 1 | 14 Dec 06 11:00 AM.
LOCATION
New York
LOT 137
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF M. ALLEN SWIFT
AN ARABATCHI ENGSI, WEST TURKESTAN,
3,000—5,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 8,400 USD
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 4ft. 7in. by 4ft. 9in. (1.40 by 1.45m.)
DESCRIPTION
last quarter 19th century
Condition Note: partial original upper kilim end finish, reselvaged, foldwear, losses to lower end, upper end guard stripes partially rewoven
PROVENANCE
David Black and Clive Loveless Collection, sold Sotheby's New York, December 1, 1984, lot 113.
CATALOGUE NOTE
For a related example, please refer to Eiland, Murray L., Jr., ed., A World of Carpets and Textiles, Washington, D.C., 2003, fig. 16, p. 186.

I am not looking to buy or sell. I am reviewing this rug to place it in context and to use it as a teaching aid. If you are reading this you probably have a question. Don't write me, I hate email but I will try to answer questions if you call me at 240-988-4866. I am on Eastern Standard Time in the US. Try not to call me after 10 PM. I am not in the rug business and I work a full time job but if you call my cell phone I will try to help. I am often interested in seeing nice collections.

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