Luri Bag Face,
West Central Persia (Iran), c. 76 x 120 cm, late 19th century, in soumak technique with a knotted panel at the lower end, this piece was one of the large double bags that used to be carried with a full load on camels; with a striped pattern featuring a camel caravan and four heavily stylised motifs depicting horses and riders; in coarse knotting, with newly overcast side edges, and a small hole in the knotting; a very similar piece has been sold by the auction house Rippon Boswell for c. 12,200 euros.
Further reading:
auction catalogue Rippon Boswell & Co, special auction: Kossow Collection, March 2011, lot 36; Murrey Eiland, Oriental Rugs from Pacific Collection, ill. 77.
09.04.2019 - 16:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 1,000.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 900.- to EUR 1,300.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 800.-
Luri Bag Face,
West Central Persia (Iran), c. 76 x 120 cm, late 19th century, in soumak technique with a knotted panel at the lower end, this piece was one of the large double bags that used to be carried with a full load on camels; with a striped pattern featuring a camel caravan and four heavily stylised motifs depicting horses and riders; in coarse knotting, with newly overcast side edges, and a small hole in the knotting; a very similar piece has been sold by the auction house Rippon Boswell for c. 12,200 euros.
Further reading:
auction catalogue Rippon Boswell & Co, special auction: Kossow Collection, March 2011, lot 36; Murrey Eiland, Oriental Rugs from Pacific Collection, ill. 77.
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| Auction: | Carpets |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 09.04.2019 - 16:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 03.04. - 09.04.2019 |
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