New York Fine Oriental and European
Carpets Sale NY7704 lot 220
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A Mamluk
carpet, Egypt, New York 30,000—50,000
USD Session 1, 20 Sep 01 10:15 AM
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium:
24,900 USD
DESCRIPTION
A Mamluk carpet,
Egypt, 16th century linen backed, extensive
repiling, small cobbled repairs, partial end
guard borders, approximately 20ft. 3in. by 13ft.
9in. (6.17 by 4.19m.)
Provenance:
The Property of a Lady, Christie's, New York,
17 December 1996, lot 136
Literature:
Hali, Issue 91, p. 153
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The
Egyptian attribution of Mamluk carpets is established by
their unusual structure whereby the wool is "S"
(clockwise) spun and "Z" (anti-clockwise)
plied, unlike the majority of Eastern weavings.
Mamluk design is based
on the interplay of geometric forms and the subtle
layering and juxtaposition of a limited color-palette,
creating ever more sophisticated and complicated
aesthetics.
The current lot is an unusual example of Mamluk weaving. Firstly,
for a Mamluk of such
grand scale, its centralized format, with a single
non-symmetrical octagonal medallion, is a design usually
seen on smaller carpets from this group. Secondly, the
startling appearance of two pairs of human figures in the
lower spandrels, is apparently unparalleled within the
known catalogue of Mamluk
carpets, although the rendering of these figures is
consistent with those displayed on Egyptian artifacts of
that period.
For a full discussion of the traditional techniques
used by Mamluk weavers
see: Kuhnel, Ernst and Bellinger, Louise, Cairene Rugs
and Others Technically Related, Washington, D. C., 1957.
Picture and Information from www.Sothebys.com
For Further Reading:
Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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