THE
FINE RUGS AND CARPETS AUCTION SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021
Lot 20 Lot 81 Cover: Lot Cover: Lot230 34
Lot 85
THE
FINE RUGS AND CARPETS AUCTION SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 ∙ 11 AM
featuring
THE JAMES OPIE COLLECTION LOTS 80 – 145
MICHAEL B. GROGAN President & Chief Auctioneer michael@groganco.com
NANCY H. GROGAN Vice President nancy@groganco.com
LUCY GROGAN EDWARDS Vice President & Jewelry Director lucy@groganco.com
GEORGINA C. WINTHROP Fine Art Director georgina@groganco.com
TAYLOR P. SEE Auction Coordinator & Jewelry Specialist taylor@groganco.com
MARY–LOUISE MELLON Auction Administrator louise@groganco.com
S A LE 1 7 3
THE
FINE RUGS AND CARPETS AUCTION SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 ∙ 11 AM
W AY S T O B I D BID LI VE O NLI NE
M OB I L E A PP
T E L E PHONE B ID
A B S E N TE E B ID
Bid live on auction day! The sale will be livestreamed on our website.
Participate on the go on sale day through our mobile app.
Bid live on auction day with our experienced telephone clerks.
Leave bids with the gallery or on our website in advance of the sale.
AUCTION PREVIEW BY APPOINTMENT MO N DAY, JA N UA RY 1 8 — SAT U RDAY, JA N UA R Y 3 0 To schedule an auction preview appointment, please contact:
info@groganco.com | 617.720.2020 20 CHARLES STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02114
BOSTON, MA
PORTLAND, ME EST. 1987 G R O G A N C O. C O M BID LIVE ONLINE!
1 Bakhtiyari Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 8 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: John J. Collins, Jr., Newburyport, Massachusetts; A Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Collector. Exhibitions: John J. Collins, Jr., Newburyport, Massachusetts, Flowers of the Desert: Exhibition and Sale of 100 South Persian Tribal and Rugs and Saddlebags, November 28, 1987–December 12, 1987 and March 31, 1989–April 9, 1989, discussed inside back cover, color illus. back cover.
8
9
2 Bidjar Harshang Pattern Rug Persia, ca. 1875 7 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 3 in. $3,000–5,000
10
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Collector.
3 Bidjar Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 7 in.
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
$3,000–5,000
11
4 Mohtasham Kashan Rug Persia, ca. 1875 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $4,000–6,000
12
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
5 Fine Tabriz Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
$2,000–3,000
13
6 Bidjar Lion Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 6 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $2,000–3,000 14
Provenance: The Collection of a Newton, Massachusetts Doctor.
7 Bidjar Lion Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in. $3,000–5,000 15
8 Bidjar Carpet Persia, ca. 1875 11 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. $7,000–10,000
16
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
9 Bidjar Carpet Persia, ca. 1875 11 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft. 10 in. $8,000–12,000
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector. Literature: A similar example can be found in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, p. 163.
17
10 Exceptional Bakshaish Prayer Rug Persia, ca. 1850 7 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 10 in. $8,000–12,000
18
11 Sileh Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 9 ft. 5 in. x 7 ft. 2 in. $4,000–6,000
19
12 Veramin Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $3,000–5,000
20
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
13 Bakhtiyari Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 10 in. x 6 ft. 6 in.
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
$3,000–5,000
21
14 Fine Bidjar Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $3,000–5,000 22
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
15 Fine Bidjar Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 9 in.
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
$2,000–4,000
23
16 Fine Qashgai Rug Persia, ca. 1900 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $5,000–7,000
24
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector. Other Notes: Similar examples may be found in Herrmann, Eberhart. Seltene Orientteppiche VII. Munich: 1986, pl. 75. and Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, p. 85.
17 Fine and Rare Kashguli Rug Persia, ca.1875 5 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft.
Other Notes: Similar examples may be seen in Eiland, Murray. Oriental Rugs. Boston: 1981, illus. 26 (Tehran Carpet Museum) and Hali Magazine, no. 127, p. 129.
$20,000–30,000
25
26
18 Qashgai Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 11 in.
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
$5,000–7,000
Other Notes: A similar example may be found in Herrmann, Eberhart. Seltene Orientteppiche VI. Munich: 1984, pl. 58
19 Qashgai Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in.
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
$3,000–5,000
27
20 Bidjar Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 1 in x 4 ft. 8 in. $3,000–5,000 28
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
21 Bidjar Wagerieh Persia, mid 19th century 6 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 1 in.
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
$3,000–5,000 29
22 Fine Lori Pambak Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 8 ft. x 6 ft. 5 in. $15,000–20,000
30
23 A Rare Eagle Kazak Single Medallion Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 7 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 8 in.
Provenance: Rippon Boswell & Co., Zaleski Collection, November 30, 2019, lot 109; A Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Collector.
$8,000–12,000 31
24 Lenkoran Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 9 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 10 in. $6,000–8,000 32
25 Sewan Shield Kazak Caucasus, ca. 1875 7 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 10 in. $7,000–10,000
33
26 Fine Karachoph Kazak Double Niche Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 10 in. $8,000–12,000
34
27 Rare Kazak Rug Caucasus, first half 19th century 7 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. 5 in.
Other Notes: A similar example may be seen in Tschebull, Raoul. Kazak. New York: 1971, pl. 40.
$3,000–5,000
35
28 Bergamo Rug Turkey, ca. 1875 6 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 9 in. $3,000–5,000
36
29 Bergamo Rug Turkey, ca. 1875 6 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 9 in.
Other Notes: A similar example may be seen in Mikaeloff, Yves et al. Great Carpets of The World. New York: 1996, pl. 78 (Textile Museum, Washington, DC).
$5,000–10,000
37
30 Akstafa Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 8 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $6,000–8,000 38
31 Kuba-Akstafa Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 8 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $6,000–8,000
39
32 Lesghi Runner Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 9 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $8,000–10,000 40
South Caucasian Runner first half 19th century 10 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $2,000–4,000 41
34 Exceptional Mohtasham Kashan Rug Persia, ca. 1875 8 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. $10,000–20,000 42
Provenance: Christie's New York, February 8, 1992, Lot 64, The C. Meyer-Muller Collection; The Collection of a Florida Doctor. Literature: Meyer-Punter, Carl. Der Orient Teppich. Zurich: 1917, p. 84
Fine Kirman Famous Leaders of the World Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century signed From the Workshop of Muhammed Bin Ja'Far 8 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. 1 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's New York, December 13, 1980, Lot 375; The Collection of a Florida Doctor.
$10,000–20,000 43
36 Bidjar Carpet Persia, ca. 1900 17 ft. 9 in. x 11 ft. $10,000–15,000
44
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Collector.
37 Bidjar Carpet Persia, ca. 1900 18 ft. 7 in. x 12 ft. 4 in.
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Collector.
$10,000–15,000
45
38 Beshir Rug Uzbekistan, ca. 1875 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 3 in. $6,000–8,000
46
39 Suzani Embroidery Turkestan, ca. 1875 7 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. $3,000–5,000
47
40 Afshar Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $3,000–4,000
48
41 Qashgai Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. $4,000–6,000
49
50
42 Melas Prayer Rug Turkey, ca. 1875 5 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 1 in.
Provenance: Balians Carpets, Auburn, New York; A New York Collector.
$3,000–5,000
Other Notes: A similar example may be seen in Bailey, Julia and Mark Hopkins. Oriental Rugs from New England Collections. Providence, RI: 1991, pl. 8.
43 Mudjar Prayer Rug Turkey, mid 19th century 5 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in. $4,000–6,000
51
44 Qashgai Rug Persia, ca. 1900 8 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. $2,000–3,000 52
45 Exceptional Qashgai Rug Persia, ca. 1875 9 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 8 in.
Other Notes: A similar example may be seen in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, pl. 11.20.
$7,000–10,000 53
46 Lori Baktiaryi Carpet Persia, early 20th century 11 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 8 in. $2,500–4,000
54
47 Northwest Persian Carpet last quarter 19th century 11 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 5 in. $5,000–7,000
55
48 Bergamo Rug Turkey, first half 19th century 6 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in. $7,000–10,000
56
49 Anatolian Rug mid 19th century 4 ft. 6 in. 3 ft. 6 in. $1,000–1,500
57
50 Kolyai Rug Persia, ca. 1925 5 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $1,000–2,000
58
Literature: Runge, Tad. One Woman One Weft. Yarmouth, Maine: 2002, pl. 70. Accompanied by a signed copy of the volume.
51 Kurd Hamadan Rug Persia, ca. 1925 6 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $1,000–2,000
59
52 Caucasian Rug ca. 1900 6 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $2,000–3,000 60
53 Kuba Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $4,000–5,000 61
54 Karachoph Kazak Double Niche Prayer Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 8 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,000–3,000 62
55 Kazak Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 8 ft. x 5 ft. 3 in. $3,000–5,000
63
56 Brussels Historical Tapestry Panel late 17th/early 18th century height: 9 ft. 7 in., width: 6 ft. $2,000–4,000 64
57 Heriz Carpet Persia, ca. 1900 13 ft. 9 in. x 10 ft. $5,000–8,000 Provenance: The Estate of a Lancaster, Ohio Lady.
58 Heriz Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 18 ft. 11 in. x 11 ft. 4 in. $10,000–20,000
65
59 Heriz Carpet Persia, ca. 1900 10 ft. x 7 ft. 6 in. $2,000–3,000
66
60 Fine Mohtasham Kashan Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 15 ft. 8 in. x 10 ft. 6 in. $20,000–40,000
Provenance: K. A. Menendian, Columbus, Ohio, 1997; A Florida Lady. Other Notes: On the Menendian invoice it is noted "The best rug I ever sold."
67
61 Qashgai Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. x 5 ft. $3,000–5,000 68
62 Signed South Persian Rug last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft.
Provenance: The Collection of a Boston Gentleman.
$2,000–3,000 69
63 Qashgai Runner Persia, last quarter 19th century 15 ft. x 3 ft. $3,000–5,000 70
64 Bakshaish Runner Persia, ca. 1875 12 ft. x 3 ft. 3 in. $2,000–3,000 71
65 Heriz Runner Persia, ca. 1900 11 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. $2,000–3,000 Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector. 72
66 Serab Runner Persia, ca. 1875 11 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 3 in. $1,000–1,500 73
67 Silk Turkish Animal Carpet ca. 1900 15 ft. 5 in. x 12 ft. $5,000–10,000
68 Sarouk Carpet Persia, first quarter 20th century 12 ft. 9 in. x 9 ft. 2 in. $4,000–5,000
74
69 Oushak Carpet Turkey, last quarter 19th century 16 ft. 8 in. x 9 ft. 10 in. $12,000–15,000
75
70 Rare Silk Yarkand Rug East Turkestan, 17th/18th century 3 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $8,000–12,000
76
Other Notes: Similar examples may be seen in Schurmann, Ulrich. Central Asian Rugs. Frankfurt: 1969, pl. 77 and Herrmann, Eberhart. Seltene Orientteppiche IX. Munich:1987, pl. 95.
71 Rare and Exemplary Salor Chuval Turkestan, ca. 1800 4 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 1 in. $30,000–50,000
Other Notes: Similar examples may be seen in Mackie, Louise W., and Jon Thompson. Turkmen. The Textile Museum, Washington D. C: 1980, pl. 8 and Dodds, Dennis and Murray Eiland. Oriental Rugs from Atlantic Collections. Philadelphia: 1996, pl. 148, 149 (both from the Bogolubov Collection).
77
72 Yomud Ensi Turkestan, ca. 1900 5 ft. x 4 ft. 8 in. $1,500–2,500
78
73 Baktiari Prayer Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 10 in. $4,000–6,000
79
74 Bidjar Rug Persia, first quarter 20th century 7 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 10 in. $2,000–3,000
80
75 Sarouk Fereghan Persia, first quarter 20th century 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $1,500–2,000
81
76 Kirman Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $2,500–4,000 82
77 Kuba Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 5 ft. x 3 ft. 3 in. $1,500–2,000 83
78 Rare Moghan Yellow Ground Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 5 ft. x 3 ft. 2 in. $6,000–8,000 84
Other Notes: For commentary regarding this distinctive group of prayer rug, see Kaffel, Ralph. Caucasian Prayer Rugs. London: 1998, pl. 37.
79 Heriz Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. $3,500–5,000
85
LOTS 80 – 145
THE JAMES OPIE COLLECTION
James Opie’s love of oriental rugs and his keen eye for quality are captured in the magical collection being offered herewith. His long, illustrious career is entering its sixth decade, and the exemplary rugs that follow reflect the high standards for which Jim stands. Jim emerged from his experimental 1960s with an intellectual curiosity leading him to Oriental rugs via his studies of P.D. Ouspensky and G. I. Gurdjieff. He first visited Iran in 1970, attracted by the mosques of Tabriz, Isphahan, and Shiraz, and returned home with a bundle of Oriental rugs to commence a new occupation: rug dealer. I first met Jim at his Portland gallery in 1980, two years before the publication of his first book, Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia. His reputation as a fine, fair, and knowledgeable rug dealer preceded him, and his impeccable international reputation was well under way. Jim’s second book, Tribal Rugs (1991), also added significantly to the Oriental rug book pantheon. Jim has reached a serious deaccessioning point in a career throughout which he has never ceased searching for, and studying, the best. I have appreciated the opportunity to interact with him over the past 40 years, and working with Jim on this auction project has been especially rewarding. — Michael B. Grogan
86
80 Rare Khamseh Yellow Ground Bird Rug Persia, ca. 1875 5 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $10,000–15,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
87
81 Luri Bag Front Persia, mid 19th century 3 ft. x 2 ft. 6 in. $3,000–4,000
82 Luri Bag Front Persia, mid 19th century 3 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 5 in. $3,000–4,000
88
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
83 Rare Luristan Bag Face Persia, first half 19th century 3 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 11 in. $8,000–10,000 Literature: The mate of this bag can be found in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, p. 51, and the pair can be found in Eiland, Murray L. (ed.). A World Of Oriental Carpets & Textiles. Washington, D.C.: 2003, fig. 5, p. 74. Other Notes: The mate was sold at Rippon Boswell, The Kossow Collection, A77/36, March 26, 2011.
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
89
84 Shekarlu Rug Persia, third quarter 19th century 6 ft. x 5 ft. 3 in. $3,000–5,000
90
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
85 Fine and Rare Shekarlu Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 10 in.
Literature: Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, fig. 10.8, p. 175.
$10,000–20,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
91
86 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 6 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $3,000–5,000
92
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
87 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, ca. 1875 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. $3,000–5,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
93
88 Shekarlu Rug Persia, third quarter 19th century 7 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. $5,000–7,000
94
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
89 Shekarlu Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. x 4 ft. $5,000–7,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
95
90 Rare Khamseh Tiger Rug Persia, mid 19th century 6 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 3 in. $4,000–6,000 Other Notes: For an informative and in depth analysis of "Lion Rugs," see Tanavoli, Parvis. Lion Rugs. Tehran: 1985.
96
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
91 Rare Khamseh Tiger Rug Persia, mid 19th century 6 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 9 in. $4,000–6,000 Other Notes: For an informative and in depth analysis of "Lion Rugs," see Tanavoli, Parvis. Lion Rugs. Tehran: 1985.
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
97
92 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, mid 19th century 6 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. $2,000–3,000
98
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
93 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, mid 19th century 6 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $2,000–3,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
99
94 Luristan Rug Persia, ca. 1875 7 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. $2,000–3,000 100
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
95 Khamseh Confederacy Rug Persia, mid 19th century 6 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. $2,000–4,000 TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
101
96 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, mid 19th century 6 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $3,000–5,000 102
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
97 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft.
Literature: A similar example can be found in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, fig. 11.7, p. 198.
$5,000–7,000 TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
103
98 Qashgai Kilim Persia, last quarter 19th century 8 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 3 in. $2,000–4,000
104
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
Other Notes: A similar example can be found in Petsopolous, Yanni. Kilims Flat Woven Tapestry Rugs. New York: 1979, p. 392.
99 Qashgai Kilim Persia, last quarter 19th century 8 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. $3,000–5,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
105
100 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, third quarter 19th century 9 ft. 1 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. $3,000–4,000 106
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
101 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, mid 19th century 5 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $1,500–2,000 TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
107
102 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, third quarter 19th century 8 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,000–3,000 108
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
103 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, mid 19th century 7 ft. 3 in x 5 ft. 3 in. $2,000–3,000 TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
109
104 Qashgai Gabbeh Rug Persia, third quarter 19th century 7 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 10 in. $3,000–4,000
110
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
105 Bakhtiyari Gabbeh Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 5 in. $2,000–3,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
111
106 Bordjalou Kazak Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $2,000–4,000
112
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
107 Bordjalou Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1850 7 ft. 1 in. x 6 ft. 1 in. $3,000–5,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
113
108 Kazak Rug Caucasus, third quarter 19th century 9 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $1,500–2,500
114
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
109 Kazak Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century 8 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $2,000–3,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
115
110 Bakhtiyari Flat Woven Carpet Persia, first half 19th century 10 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. $2,000–4,000 Literature: Opie, James. Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia. Portland, Oregon: 1981, pp. 144-7.
116
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
111 Luri Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 10 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 7 in.
Other Notes: A similar example can be found in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia. Portland, Oregon: 1981, p.121.
$2,000–4,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
117
112 Armenian Bakhtiyari Carpet last quarter 19th century 10 ft. 4 in x 6 ft. $1,500–2,500
118
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
113 Belouch Flat Woven Carpet Afghanistan, mid 19th century 10 ft. 10 in. x 7 ft.
Literature: A similar example can be found in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, p. 242.
$2,000–3,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
119
114 Isphahan Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $2,000–3,000
120
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
115 Bidjar Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $2,000–3,000
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
121
116 Luri Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 10 in. $1,000–2,000 122
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
117 Jaff Kurd Rug Persia, mid 19th century 7 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $3,000–5,000 TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
123
118 Serab Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 4 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 3 in. $2,000–3,000
124
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
119 Khamseh Training Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 1 in x 4 ft. 5 in. $1,500–2,500
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
125
120 Luri Bakhtiyari Mafrash Persia, last quarter 19th century 3 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. $1,500–2,500
Other Notes: Similar examples can be found in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, p. 113; and in Herrmann, Eberhardt. Seltene Orientteppiche X. Munich: 1988, pl. 67.
121 Shirvan Kilim Caucasus, mid 19th century 6 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in. $1,000–1,500
126
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
122 Luri Gabbeh Camel Hair Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $1,500–2,500
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
127
123 Khamseh Bird Rug Persia, mid 19th century 4 ft. 6 in x 2 ft. 8 in. $2,000–3,000 128
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
124 Central Asian Yurt Rug Uzbekistan, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 2 in x 3 ft. 9 in. $2,000–3,000 TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
129
125 Qashgai Saddle Cover Persia, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 4 in x 4 ft. 3 in. $2,000–3,000
126 Qashgai Horse Cover Persia, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. $2,000–3,000 Other Notes: A similar example can be found in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia. Portland, Oregon: 1981, p. 57.
130
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
127 Yomud Ensi Rug Turkestan, mid 19th century 5 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $1,000–2,000
128 Belouch Prayer Rug Afghanistan, last quarter 19th century 4 ft. x 2 ft. 9 in. $1,000–1,500
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
131
129 Belouch Prayer Rug Afghanistan, last quarter 19th century 4 ft. 7 in. x 2 ft. 7 in. $1,000–1,500 132
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
130 Belouch Prayer Rug Afghanistan, first quarter 20th century 6 ft. x 3 ft. $1,500–3,000 TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
133
131 Khamseh Double Bird Bag Face Persia, last quarter 19th century 2 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 10 in. $2,000–3,000
132 Qashgai Miniature Saddle Bag Set Persia, last quarter 19th century 2 ft. x 1 ft. $2,000–3,000
134
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
133 Pair of Open Khamseh Bird Bags Persia, last quarter 19th century 3 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 2 in. $2,000–4,000
134 Pair of Northwest Persian Bag Faces ca. 1875 2 ft. x 2 ft. $1,000–1,500
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
135
135 Khamseh Chanteh Bag Persia, first quarter 20th century 10 in. x 8 in. $500–1,000
136 Luri-Bakhtiyari Bag Persia, last quarter 19th century 4 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $800–1,200 Other Notes: A similar example can be found in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, fig. 8.9, pp. 115, 139. and Opie, James. Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia. Portland, Oregon: 1981, p. 149.
136
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
137 Bakhtiyari Bag Set Persia, ca. 1900 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $800–1,200
138 Khamseh Bird Bag Face Persia, mid 19th century 2 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 1 in. $1,000–1,500
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
137
139 Luri-Bakhtiyari Open Bag Persia, last quarter 19th century 3 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. $1,000–1,500 Other Notes: A similar example can be found in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, p. 65.
140 Two Qashgai-Luri Open Bags Persia, last quarter 19th century 3 ft. 7 in. x 2 ft. 1 in. $2,000–3,000 138
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
141 Luristan Bag Face Persia, last quarter 19th century 4 ft. x 1 ft. 7 in. $1,000–1,500 40 WILLIAM GROSVENOR CONGDON (American, 1912–1998) Notre Dame, Paris oil on masonite inscribed Wm. Congdon Paris on tape verso 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. frame: 14 x 16 in. $2,000–3,000 Provenance: The artist; by descent in a Massachusetts family.
142 Qashgai Peacock Chanteh Bag Persia, ca. 1900 10 in. x 10 in. $500–1,000 Provenance: Dennis Dodds, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
139
143 Luri Bag Set Persia, ca. 1900 3 ft. x 1 ft. 9 in. $1,000–1,500
144 Pair of Shahsavan Bags Persia, last quarter 19th century 1 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $3,000–5,000 Other Notes: A similar example can be found in Opie, James. Tribal Rugs. Portland, Oregon: 1992, p. 260.
140
T HE JA M ES OPI E COL L E CTI ON
145 Miniature Qashgai Kilim Persia, last quarter 19th century 2 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $800–1,200
TH E JA M E S OP I E COL L E CTI ON
141
146 Turkish Village Rug ca. 1900 5 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 10 in. $1,000–1,500
147 Kazak Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 3 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $4,000–6,000
142
147A Soumac Panel Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 1 ft. 11 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $500–700
148 Persian Saddle Rug ca. 1900 3 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 3.5 in. $1,000–1,500
143
149 Seychour Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 3 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. 1.5 in. $1,000–1,500
150 Avar Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 4 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. $1,500–2,000
144
151 Seychour Rug Caucasus, first quarter 20th century 6 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $1,000–1,500
145
152 Lesghi Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 6 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $2,000–3,000
146
153 Caucasian Rug last quarter 19th century 5 ft. x 3 ft. 3 in. $1,000–1,500
147
154 Heriz Carpet Persia, ca. 1925 9 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft. $500–1,000
148
155 Beshir Chuval Face Turkestan, ca. 1875 3 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $800–1,200
156 Konya Yastik Turkey, ca. 1800 3 ft. 1 in. x 2 ft. 3 in. $500–1,000
149
157 East Anatolian Yastik first half 19th century 4 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. $1,000–2,000
150
158 Tekke Torba Turkestan, ca. 1875 4 ft. 1 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $1,000–2,000
159 Belouch Prayer Rug Afghanistan, ca. 1900 4 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 7 in. $1,000–1,500
151
160 Belouch Bag Face Afghanistan, last quarter 19th century 2 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 10 in. $1,000–2,000
161 Kis Bergamo Rug Turkey, dated, mid 19th century 3 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $1,500–2,000
152
162 Bidjar Medallion Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 4 in.
Provenance: The Collection of a Newton, Massachusetts Doctor.
$2,000–3,000
153
163 Bidjar Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 4 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 10 in. $1,000–1,500
154
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
164 Bidjar Rug Persia, ca. 1910 4 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 8 in.
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
$800–1,000
155
165 Sarouk Mohajeran Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 1 in x 2 ft. 8 in. $1,500–2,000
156
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
166 Tabriz Rug Persia, ca. 1900 2 ft. 10 in. x 2 ft.
Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
$800–1,200
157
167 Chinese Silk and Metallic Thread Rug ca. 1900 8 ft. x 5 ft. 1 in. $5,000–7,000
158
168 Talish Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 7 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $5,000–7,000
159
169 Bidjar Rug Persia, ca. 1900 2 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. 5 in. $1,500–2,000 Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
170 Afshar Bag Face Persia, ca. 1900 2 ft. 7 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $500–1,000 Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
160
171 Afshar Bag Face Persia, ca. 1900 4 ft. x 1 ft. 9 in $1,000–1,500 Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
172 Five South Persian Bags ca. 1900 each approx. 2 ft. x 2 ft. $1,500–2,000 Provenance: John J. Collins, Newburyport, Massachusetts; A York Harbor, Maine Collector.
161
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS YOU WILL BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS IF YOU BID AT AUCTION The auction catalogue, if any, and the terms hereinafter set forth, as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements during the sale, is Grogan & Company’s (herein referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”) and the consignor’s entire agreement with the purchaser relative to the property listed in our catalogue or otherwise offered for sale. 1. All property is sold “as is” and neither we nor the consignor make any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied, with respect to the property, merchantability, or correctness of the catalogue or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. No statement anywhere, whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a guarantee, warranty or representation. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size, and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. We and the consignor make no representation or warranty as to whether the purchaser acquires any copyrights, including but not limited to any reproduction rights, in the property. However, if within 14 days of the sale of any lot, the purchaser gives notice in writing to us that the lot is counterfeit and within 10 days after such notice, the purchaser returns the lot to us in the same condition as when sold, and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a counterfeit, we will refund the purchase price. 2. A buyer’s premium of 25% will be added to the successful purchase price and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. Purchases made online through Invaluable or LiveAuctioneers will be subject to an additional 5% charge and Bidsquare a 3% charge. 3. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check, or wire transfer. For personal checks over $3,000, property will not be released until the check clears, unless credit has been previously established with us, or if a bank letter has been received prior to the sale guaranteeing said personal check. All property must be paid for within 5 business days following the sale and removed from the gallery within 20 days. Property not removed from the gallery within 20 days will be sent to our warehouse where storage fees may be assessed. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or, in case of bank or cashier’s checks, we have confirmed authenticity. 4. We reserve the right to reject any bid. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the event of a dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on our part as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have the final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive. Although at our discretion we will execute order bids or accept telephone bids as a convenience to clients who are not present at auctions, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in connection therewith.
from sale, and if, having acknowledged an opening bid, he decides that any advance thereafter is insufficient; he may reject the advance and may thereafter withdraw the property. 7. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, subject to fulfillment by such bidder of all of the conditions set forth herein, and such bidder thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility therefore. 8. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with the purchaser, in addition to other remedies available to us and the consignor by law, including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price, we at our option may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser or (b) resell the property at public auction without reserve, and the purchaser will be liable for any deficiency, as well as costs, including handling charges, the expense of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rates, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. 9. Unless exempt by law, the purchaser will be required to pay the Massachusetts sales tax or any applicable compensating use tax of another state on the total purchase price. The rate of sales tax in Massachusetts is 6.25%. For those eligible, a Massachusetts exemption number may be applied for prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 10. These Conditions of Sale as well as the purchaser’s and our respective rights and obligation hereunder shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By bidding at an auction whether present in person or by agent, order bid, telephone, or other means, the purchaser shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the state courts, and the federal courts sitting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 11. We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers of purchased lots, whether or not recommended by us. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the purchaser. In no event will we be liable for damage to glass or frames, regardless of the cause. 12. In no event will our liability to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid. 13. No invalidity or partial invalidity or unenforceability of any provision provided herein shall effect or impair the validity of enforceability of any other provision hereof.
5. We reserve the right to withdraw any property before the sale. 6. If the auctioneer decides that any bid is below the value of the article offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the article
14. Bidding at an auction, whether present, by proxy (agent, order, telephone, online bid), or by any other means, constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions of sale.
M A S S A C H U S E T T S A U C T I O N E E R L I C E N S E N O. 8 0 0
CONTACT OUR SPECIALISTS JEWELRY
S I LV E R & R U G S
FINE ART
LUCY GR OGAN EDWAR DS
M I CH A E L B . G ROG A N
G E O R G IN A C . W IN T H R O P
lucy@groganco.com
michael@groganco.com
georgina@groganco.com
20 7.7 0 5 . 5 0 5 5
617. 720. 2020
6 1 7 .7 2 0 .2 0 2 0
2021 AUCTION CALENDAR THE
FINE RUGS AND CARPETS AUCTION
THE
SPRING AUCTION
THE
FALL AUCTION
JANUARY 31
MAY 9 c o n signment d eadline: march 1
NOVEMBER 14 c o n s i g nment dead line: s eptember 3
BOSTON, MA
PORTLAND, ME