The Eberhart Herrmann Eagle Kazak Rug

This is one of the two Herrmann Chelaberd Kazaks. Kazak is actually a misnomer since we know these rugs are from Karabagh.

An Eagle Kazak Rug

Southwest Caucasus, early 19th century. Repiled areas, small rewoven areas, reselvaged, missing outer guard stripe. 4 ft. 11 in. by 5 ft. 10 in. (150 by 178 cm)

Warp; Wool, Z2S, natural ivory.

Weft: Wool, Z, Z2, 2 - 4 shoots light red.

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot.

Density: 9 - 11h and 7 - 9 v.

Sides: Not original.

Ends: Warp fringe.

Colors: Ivory, gold, light blue, blue, blue green, ochre, dark brown.

Lot 58 Sotheby's Fine Oriental and European Carpets December 14, 1995, New York City Est. $20,000 - 30,000 Provenance: The Joseph R. Rittman Collection. Purchased from Eberhart Herrmann. Literature: Eberhart Herrmann , Seltene Orientteppiche IX, Munich, 1987 plate 25, pg. 67 Hali, #35, Hali gallery plate XV. *Graphic Image Courtesy of Sotheby's

Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. As such the attributions are my own and may be different that the catalogue attribution. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

Index to my Rug Notes

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