Konya Fragment,
Central Anatolia (Turkey), c. 155 (140) x 112 (103) cm, 18th century, commonly referred to as "celestial ladder", stepped mihrab carpets are a subcategory of Anatolian prayer rugs; the present, very early piece with camel coloured ground is executed in coarse knotting with typical, horn-like gable tops, but the interstices display a complex and carefully constructed reciprocal pattern; the carpet is heavily worn with some damage to the foundation and heavily corroded brown, newly overcast side edges, both finishes have been reduced, sewn on burlap fabric for conservation.
Further reading:
TKF Wien, Antike anatolische Teppiche aus österreichischem Besitz, plate 36.
24.09.2018 - 17:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 2,500.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 2,000.-
Konya Fragment,
Central Anatolia (Turkey), c. 155 (140) x 112 (103) cm, 18th century, commonly referred to as "celestial ladder", stepped mihrab carpets are a subcategory of Anatolian prayer rugs; the present, very early piece with camel coloured ground is executed in coarse knotting with typical, horn-like gable tops, but the interstices display a complex and carefully constructed reciprocal pattern; the carpet is heavily worn with some damage to the foundation and heavily corroded brown, newly overcast side edges, both finishes have been reduced, sewn on burlap fabric for conservation.
Further reading:
TKF Wien, Antike anatolische Teppiche aus österreichischem Besitz, plate 36.
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| Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 24.09.2018 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 19.09. - 24.09.2018 |
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