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Lot 1, APRIL 7, 1992.
Sotheby's, New York.1.
This is a most unusual piece. First of all it
looks as if someone outlined the major design
icons with a pen to make them stand out. This is
a rug that I would like to see in person. The
drawing itself lacks the general sophistication
that one comes to expect in Mughal
carpets. The borders are reminiscent of borders
from a Namenlose Gattung 2.
rug in the picture "Two Girls Making
Music" by Gerard Terborch.
Warps: Cotton Z6 - 8 S, alternate warp
strongly depressed, natural white. High Ply Count Cotton Warps
Weft: Cotton, Z 4 - 6, natural
white and ash, three shoots.
Pile: Wool, asymmetrical knot
open to the left.
Density 9 - 11 Horizontal, 10 -
11 vertical
Sides: Not original.
Ends: Warp fringe.
Colors: pale to deep raspberry,
chamois, cashew, taupe, pale to deep Wedgwood
blue, lapis, teal, walnut, azure, mink, balsam
green, khaki green. (Obviously Sotheby color
descriptions)
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