Konya Rug yellow ground mid-19th C. lot 27

New York Fine Oriental and European Carpets Sale N07749 lot 27

A Konya Rug, Central Anatolia,

New York 18,000—22,000 USD Session 1, 14 Dec 01 10:15 AM

Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 22,600 USD

DESCRIPTION

A Konya rug, Central Anatolia, mid-19th century, oxidized browns, small reweaves, scattered repiling, minor tinting, overcast sides, approximately 8 ft. 4 in. by 5 ft. (2.54 by 1.52 m.)


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For related yellow ground Konya rugs with star-filled fields see: Alexander, Christopher, A Foreshadowing of 21st Century Art, The Color and Geometry of Very Early Turkish Carpets, New York, 1993, p. 59, Sotheby's New York, 12 February 1983, lot 38., one formerly with Davide Halevim, Milan, illustrated: Hali, Vol. 3, No. 4, p. 17, and another, recently with John Eskenazi, published, Hali, Issue 118, p. 131.

Picture and Information from www.Sothebys.com

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

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Southwest Asia Time Line

Thanks and best wishes,

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