Bergama Rugs: Bergamo Rug Sotheby's Circa 1850

Bergamo Rug

West Anatolia, Circa 1850

Several reweaves.

Warp: Wool, Z2S ivory, gray- ivory.

Weft: Wool, 5 – 6 shoots, Z1 red.

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot.

Density: 5 - 5 1/5 H 7 – 9 V

Sides: Right side 3 cords of 2 warps each, flat, mostly blue, some bands of white, reds, dark blues, left side, 4 cords2 cords each, Flat alternating bands of medium to dark blue and red

Ends: Upper 3 inch, red kilim, warp fringe. Lower 5-inch red kilim with some red, white, blue, and black, sumac decoration.

Size: 6 ft. 5 in. by 5 ft. 2 in. (1.98 by 1.35 m.)

Colors: Madder red, persimmon, royal blue, medium to dark azure, white, black.

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Saturday 12/5/87

Est. $8,000 – 10,000

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