Bergama Rug 3rd Quarter 19th Century

Bergama Rug,

A Bergama Rug, West Anatolia, third quarter 19th Century, oxidized browns, patch to one corner. Approximately 6 ft. 10 in. by 5 ft. (2.08 m. by 1.52 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z2S, ivory

Weft: Wool, 1Z, 2 shoots, red

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 5 horizontal, 6-7 vertical

Sides: Wool, 9 warps form kilim selvage, red

Ends: 1 in. kilim, warp fringe, red

Colors: Madder red, light to deep blue, cornflower blue, parchment, cardamom, ecru, melon, teal blue, black

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Tuesday 6/3/89

est. $12,000-$15,000