Bergama Rugs: Bergamo Rug Sotheby's Circa 1850

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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.

Turkish rugs Oriental Rugs Bergama Rug Sotheby's Circa 1850 Bergamo

Lot 26

Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets

New York Saturday 12/5/87

Est. $8,000 – 10,000

www.Sothebys.com

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