THE
FINE RUGS AND CARPETS AUCTION SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022
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THE
FINE RUGS AND CARPETS AUCTION SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022
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1 Borchalo Kazak Prayer Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century 4 ft. 1 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $2,000–3,000
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Other Notes: A similar example may be seen in Kaffel, Ralph. Caucasian Prayer Rugs. Hali Publications, London: 1998, plate 20.
2 Cloudband Kazak Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $3,000–4,000
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3 Shirvan Marasalli Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $4,000–6,000
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4 Fine Daghestan Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 5 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.
Provenance: Mark Santos Gallery, Portland, OR, 2002; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$5,000–10,000
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5 Akstafa Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century 8 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $4,000–6,000
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6 Akstafa Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century inscribed and dated; 8 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 1 in.
Provenance: Tony Kitz Gallery, San Francisco, CA, 2002; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$5,000–10,000
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7 Unusual Khamseh Confederacy Rug Persia, mid 19th century with silk highlights; 6 ft. x 4 ft. 8 in. $5,000–7,000
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8 Khamseh Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 10 in.
Provenance: Carpets of the Inner Circle, San Anselmo, CA, 2005; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$2,000–4,000
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9 Heriz Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. $2,000–3,000
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10 Heriz Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. $2,000–3,000
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11 Turkish Village Rug first half 19th century 6 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. $3,000–5,000
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12 Yuruk Rug Turkey, ca. 1875 7 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $2,000–3,000
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13 Eastern Anatolian Prayer Rug ca. 1875 5 ft. x 3 ft. 4 in. $1,500–2,500
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14 Turkish Prayer Rug ca. 1875 5 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $3,000–5,000
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15 Melas Rug Turkey, ca. 1875 5 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $3,000–5,000 22
16 Melas Prayer Rug Turkey, ca. 1875 5 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $2,000–3,000 23
17 Caucasian Verneh Horse Blanket ca. 1875 4 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $4,000–6,000
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18 Caucasian Verneh Horse Blanket last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $3,000–5,000
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19 Uzbek Embroidery second half 19th century 7 ft. 1 in. x 5 ft. $2,000–3,000
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20 Suzani Embroidery Turkestan, ca. 1850 8 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. $4,000–6,000
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21 Pair of Chinese Pillar Rugs mid 19th century sewn together; 7ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 6in. $2,000–4,000
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Other Notes: Bears Textile Museum exhibition label referencing 1960 Hajji Baba Club, verso.
22 Chinese Silk and Metallic Thread Inscription Rug ca. 1900 8 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 3 in. $5,000–10,000
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23 Bakshaish Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 16 ft. 7 in. x 11 ft. 7 in. $10,000–15,000
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24 Heriz Carpet Persia, ca. 1900 19 ft. 7 in. x 11 ft. 7 in. $15,000–20,000
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25 Kazak Prayer Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 4 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $5,000–10,000
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Provenance: Walter and Marylyn Denny; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA. Literature: Tschebull, Raoul. Kazak. New York: 1971, plate 11.
26 Daghestan Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875, dated 4 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. 10 in.
Provenance: Ali Aydin Gallery, Germantown, MD, 2002; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA. Literature: Hali Magazine, issue 163, page 30.
$5,000–10,000
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27 Shield Kazak Inscription Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 9 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 8 in. $4,000–6,000
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28 Shield Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 7 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 5 in. $2,000–3,000
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29 Caucasian Kilim last quarter 19th century with embroidered elements; 11 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. $3,000–5,000
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30 Sileh Carpet Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 8 ft. 5 in. x 7 ft. 1 in. $4,000–6,000
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31 Shirvan Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 5 ft. x 4 ft. $2,000–3,000
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32 Shirvan Marasalli Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 with silk highlights; 5 ft. x 3 ft. 7 in. $2,000–3,000
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33 Fine Lavar Kirman Pictorial Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 2 1/2 in. $8,000–12,000
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34 Fine Kirman Pictorial Rug Persia, ca. 1900 8 ft. x 5 ft. $8,000–12,000
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35 Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial Rug Persia, 19th century depicting Nadar Shah, ruler of Persia (1736-1747) 7 ft. x 4 ft. 9 in. $8,000–12,000
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36 Caucasian Pictorial Inscription Rug dated 1214 (1800) 5 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft.
Provenance: The Strong Museum, Rochester, New York; Cottone Auctions, Geneseo, New York, 2006; A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania collector.
$3,000–5,000
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37 Extremely Fine and Remarkable Kirman Leaders of the World (Mashahir) Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $25,000–50,000 Provenance: Serdar Raschid, Governor of Tabriz, 1919; Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, Owensboro, Kentucky; Sotheby’s New York, December 17, 1999, lot 182; a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania collector. Accompanied by a 1924 exhibition announcement and an English key to the 54 pictorial figures, from Moses to Napoleon. The 1924 exhibition announcement notes: “It seems inconceivable that one human being could have had the skill, the artistic talent, and the infinite patience to create such a rug. There are over 850 hand-tied knots to each square inch- more than 4,000,000 in the entire rug, taking one man more than five years working 10 hours a day, to complete.”
38 Pair of Kirman Pictorial Mats Persia, ca. 1900 both depicting Ahmad Shah; one: 2 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 9 1/2 in.; the other: 2 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 9 in. $2,000–3,000
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39 Fine Mohtasham Kashan Rug Persia, ca. 1875 7 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $6,000–9,000
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40 Fine Sarouk Fereghan Prayer Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 4 in.
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$6,000–8,000
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41 Heriz Carpet Persia, ca. 1900 13 ft. 7 in. x 9 ft. 4 in $10,000–15,000
42 Heriz Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 11 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. 7 in. $10,000–15,000 48
43 Heriz Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 10 ft. 10 in. x 7 ft. 10 in $5,000–7,000 49
44 Turkish Yatik last quarter 19th century 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,000–4,000
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45 Turkish Village Rug last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 11 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. $2,000–3,000
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46 Bergamo Rug Turkey, ca. 1875 5 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft. 9 in. $3,000–5,000
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47 Melas Rug Turkey, ca. 1875 5 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $2,000–3,000
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48 Eagle Kazak Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 6 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. $4,000–6,000 54
49 Eagle Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 9 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. $2,000–4,000 55
50 Cloudband Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 7 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 10 in. $2,000–3,000
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51 Cloudband Kazak Rug Caucasus, first quarter 20th century 9 ft. x 4 ft. 7 in. $1,500–2,000
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52 Kuba Ivory Field Rug Caucasus, 19th century 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $5,000–10,000 58
53 Chichi-Konakend Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 4 ft. 10 in x 3 ft. 11 in. $3,000–5,000 59
54 Caucasian Rug ca. 1800 7 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. $1,000–3,000
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55 Rare Green Ground Karachoph Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1800 6 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 1 in. $10,000–20,000
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56 Alpan Kuba Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. $3,000–5,000 62
57 Seychour Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $4,000–6,000
Other Notes: A similar example may be ssen in Tschebull, Raoul E. Qarajeh to Quba: Rugs and Flatweaves from East Azarbayjan and the Transcaucasus. Hali Publications, London: 2019, plate 59. 63
58 Talish Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century 6 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $4,000–6,000 64
59 Caucasian Blossom Rug ca. 1875 7 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $3,000–5,000 65
60 Shirvan Long Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 10 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. $2,000–4,000 66
61 Shirvan Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century 10 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 3 in. $5,000–7,000 67
62 Shirvan Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 5 ft. 11 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $2,000–3,000
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63 Bidjov Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. $3,000–4,000
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64 Baku Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. x 4 ft. $2,000–3,000 70
65 Kuba Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875, inscribed with date 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in.
Other Notes: A nearly identical example may be seen in Reichel, Herbert. Beruhmte Orient-Teppiche Aus Historischer Sicht. Frankfurt: 1969, plate 69.
$5,000–7,000 71
66 Dagestan Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $2,000–3,000
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67 Perepedil Rug Caucasus, first quarter, 20th century 5 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $1,500–2,000
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68 Kirman Palace Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 22 ft. 6 in. x 16 ft. 4 in. $10,000–20,000
69 Sarouk Ferraghan Palace Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 25 ft. 8 in. x 13 ft. 1 in. $8,000–12,000 74
70 Joshaghan Gallery Carpet Persia, mid 19th century 11 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 8 in. $3,000–5,000 75
71 Northwest Persian Blossom Carpet ca. 1875 16 ft. x 6 ft. 5 in. $8,000–12,000
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72 Northwest Persian Long Rug ca. 1900 11 ft. x 4 ft. 8 in. $3,000–5,000
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73 Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 6 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 3 in. $2,000–3,000
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74 Seychour Rug Caucasus, dated 1882 6 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. $4,000–6,000
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75 Lesghi Rug Caucasus, dated 1289 (1872) 6 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. $2,500–4,000
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76 Caucasian Holbein Medallion Rug ca. 1875 6 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,000–3,000
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77 Kazak Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $2,000–3,000
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78 Dagestan Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 6 ft. x 3 ft. 4 in. $3,000–5,000
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79 Seychour Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century (with indecipherable date) 8 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. $5,000–8,000 84
80 Karachoph Kazak Double Niche Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 9 ft. 1 in. x 5 ft. 1 in. $2,000–4,000 85
81 Fachralo Kazak Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. x 4 ft. 3 in. $2,000–3,000
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82 Tree Kazak Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. $3,000–5,000
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83 Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 7 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. $2,000–3,000
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84 Moghan Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. $4,000–6,000
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85 Karachoph Kazak Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 8 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft. $3,000–5,000
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86 Turkish Village Rug mid 19th century 6 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. $1,500–2,000
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87 Fine Sarouk Fereghan Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 11 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $5,000–8,000
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88 Fine Senna Kilim Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. 1 in. x 5 ft. 1 in. $1,500–2,500
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89 Bidjar Lion Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. $2,000–3,000
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90 Bidjar Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 6 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $1,500–2,500
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91 Fine Silk Heriz Prayer Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $3,000–5,000
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92 Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 1 in.
Provenance: Casa De Arte Oriental, Madrid, 1922; by descent to current owner.
$5,000–10,000
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93 Kirman Inscription Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $2,000–4,000
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94 Silk Lavar Kirman Rug Persia, 19th century 6 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $8,000–12,000
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95 Bidjov Soumac Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 8 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $2,000–3,000
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96 Turkish Village Rug mid 19th century 11 ft. x 3 ft. 8 in. $2,000–4,000
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97 Soumac Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. $3,000–5,000
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98 Seychour Soumac Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 9 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. $2,000–4,000
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99 Fine Tekke Khalyk Turkestan, ca. 1875 2 ft. 5 in. x 1 ft. 2 in.
Provenance: Udo Langauer Gallery, Vienna, Austria, 2001; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York PA.
$4,000–6,000
100 Tekke Kapanuk Turkestan, ca. 1875 4 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in. $3,000–5,000 104
Provenance: Udo Langauer Gallery, Vienna, Austria, 2002; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
101 Yomud Seven Sided Azmalyk Turkestan, ca. 1875 3 ft. 11 in. x 2 ft. 4 in.
Provenance: Grogan & Company, Boston, MA, 2002; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$1,500–2,000
102 Yomud Seven Sided Azmalyk Turkestan, ca. 1875 4 ft. x 2 ft. 4 in.
Provenance: George Gilmore Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA 2002; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$2,000–3,000 105
103 Yomud Azmalyk Turkestan, ca. 1875 4 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 6 in.
Provenance: Grogan & Company, Boston, MA, 2001; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$1,500–2,500
104 Yomud Azmalyk Turkestan, ca. 1875 4 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 8 in. $1,500–2,500
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Provenance: Peter Pap Gallery, Dublin, NH, 2006: The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
105 Yomud Azmalyk Turkestan, ca. 1875 4 ft. x 2 ft. 3 in.
Provenance: Michael Phillips Gallery, Denver, CO, 2006: The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$1,000–1,500
106 Yomud Tree Azmalyk Turkestan, ca. 1875 4 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 8 in.
Provenance: Mark Santos Gallery, Portland, OR, 2003; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$1,500–2,500
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107 Yomud Azmalyk Turkestan, last quarter 19th century 2 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. $1,000–2,000
108 Yomud Azmalyk Turkestan, last quarter 19th century 2 ft. x 3 ft. 6 in. $1,000–1,500 108
109 Yomud Ensi Turkestan, late 19th century 5 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in.
Provenance: Moustapha Avigdor Galleries, Boston, Massachusetts.
$2,000–3,000 109
110 Yomud Main Carpet Turkestan, ca. 1900 10 ft. x 6 ft. $1,000–2,000
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Provenance: The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
111 Chodor Main Carpet Turkestan, last quarter 19th century 10 ft. 10 in. x 6 ft. 9 in. $2,000–4,000
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112 Yomud Azmalyk Turkestan, mid 19th century 4 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 8 in.
Provenance: John Murray Gallery, Williamsburg, VA, 2008; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$2,000–3,000
113 Yomud Azmalyk Turkestan, ca. 1875 4 ft. x 2 ft. 6 in.
Provenance: Fred Hazin Gallery, San Diego, CA, 2001; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$1,500–2,000
114 Yomud Tent Band Turkestan, ca. 1875 43 ft. x 1 ft. 3 in. $3,000–5,000 112
Provenance: The Ghordian Knot Gallery, New York, 2001: The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
115 Yomud Bokche Turkestan, ca. 1875 2 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 6 in.
Provenance: George Gilmore Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA, 2001; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York PA.
$2,000–3,000
116 Belouch Bird Bag Front Afghanistan, last quarter 19th century 2 ft. x 2 ft. 5 in. $1,000–2,000
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117 Heriz Rug Persia, ca. 1900 4 ft. 1 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $1,500–2,000
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118 Heriz Wageriegh Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 9 in x 5 ft. $2,000–3,000
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119 Heriz Carpet Persia, ca. 1900 9 ft. 10 in. x 9 ft. 1 in. $5,000–10,000
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120 Oushak Carpet Turkey, ca. 1900 18 ft. 3 in. x 11 ft. 6 in.
Provenance: One of a pair ordered and designed by Boston's Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1836-1907) for his Mount Vernon Street home in Beacon Hill.
$2,000–3,000
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121 Sarouk Fereghan Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. $2,000–3,000
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122 Bidjar Rug Persia, ca. 1875 9 ft. 11 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $2,000–3,000
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123 Veramin Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. $2,000–3,000
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124 Caucasian Long Rug first half 19th century 12 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in. $4,000–6,000
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125 Ushak Carpet Turkey, last quarter 19th century 13 ft. 8 in. x 11 ft. 1 in. $5,000–10,000
126 Agra Carpet India, ca. 1875 14 ft. 8 in. x 10 ft. 4 in. $7,000–10,000
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127 Serapi Carpet Persia, ca. 1875 12 ft. 1 in. x 10 ft. 10 in. $2,000–4,000
128 Heriz Carpet Persia, ca. 1925 11 ft. 8 in. x 8 ft. 6 in.
Provenance: Alex Cooper, Baltimore, MD, 2009; Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$2,000–4,000
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129 Turkish Rug last quarter 19th century 3 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $1,500–2,500
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130 Anatolian Holbein Design Rug mid 19th century 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $2,000–3,000
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131 Anatolian Village Rug second half 19th century 3 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 10 in. $1,000–2,000
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132 Bergamo Erzine Rug Turkey, ca. 1875 4 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 1 in. $1,000–2,000
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133 Ghiordes Rug Turkey, 18th century 8 ft. 1 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. $2,000–3,000
Provenance: The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, Mount Vernon, VA: deaccessioned through Jeffery S. Evans Auctioneers, October 19, 2019; Property of a New York Collector. The Association, founded in 1853, maintains the Mount Vernon estate originally owned by George Washington. Other Notes: A similar example may be seen in Dimand, M. S., and Jean Mailey. Oriental Rug in The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1973, plate 120.
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134 Turkish Yastik ca. 1875 2 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. $1,000–1,500
135 Turkish Yastik ca. 1875 2 ft. 10 in. x 2 ft. 1 in. $1,000–1,500
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136 Kazak Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 7 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $2,000–3,000
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137 Northwest Persian Rug ca.1900 7 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $1,500–2,500
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138 Akstafa Prayer Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 6 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 1 in. $1,500–2,500
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139 Genje Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 8 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. $2,000–3,000
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140 Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. $2,000–4,000
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141 Karabagh Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 8 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $2,000–4,000
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142 Kazak Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $2,000–4,000
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143 Kurd Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. 3 in. x 6 ft. $2,000–3,000
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144 Kazak Prayer Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $1,000–2,000
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145 Kazak Prayer Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 4 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. $1,000–2,000
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146 Bidjar Rug last quarter 19th century, wool foundation 5 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. $800–1,200
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147 Northwest Persian Long Runner last quarter 19th century 12 ft. 1 in. x 2 ft. 4 in.; altered in length $1,000–1,500
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148 Shirvan Payer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 4 ft. 11 in. x 4 ft. $1,000–1,500
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149 Afshar Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 8 in. $2,000–4,000
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150 Afshar Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $1,500–2,500
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151 Afshar Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $3,000–4,000
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152 Kashan Carpet Persia, first quarter 20th century 11 ft. 7 in. x 8 ft. 8 in. $3,000–5,000
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153 Qashgai Rug Persia, ca. 1875 7 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. $3,000–5,000
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154 Caucasian or Northwest Persian Wageriegh ca. 1900 4 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 9 in. $1,500–2,000
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155 Perpedil Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 3 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 7 in.
Provenance: Peter Pap Gallery, Dublin, NH, 2003; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
$1,500–2,500
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156 Khula Prayer Rug ca. 1800 4 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $1,000–1,500
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Provenance: A Canadian Collector. Other Notes: A similar example may be seen in Yohe, Ralph S., and McCoy Jones. Turkish Rugs. Washington, D.C., 1968, plate 50.
157 Belouch Prayer Rug Afghanistan, last quarter 19th century 4 ft x 2 ft. 7 in. $1,000–1,500
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158 Khampseh Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 1 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $1,000–1,500
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159 Baktiari Tree Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in. $1,000–1,500
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160 Sarouk Fereghan Rug Persia, first quarter 20th century 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $1,000–1,500
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161 Turkish Mercerized-Cotton Prayer Rug ca. 1900 with sculpted field design; 6 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 6 in.
Provenance: Casa De Arte Oriental, Madrid, 1922; by decent to current owner.
$1,500–2,500
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162 Fine Qashgai Bag Persia, last quarter 19th century, silk wefted 1 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 10 in. $1,000–2,000
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163 Soumac Bag Face Caucasus, ca. 1875 1 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 11 in.
164 Qashgai Bag Front Persia, ca. 1900, magenta silk wefted 2 ft. 1 in. X 1 ft. 11 in.
$2,000–4,000
$1,000–1,500
Provenance: The Joan and E. B. Long Collection; Grogan & Company, July 18, 2018, lot 23, Property of a Kansas Collector.
Provenance: John Collins Gallery, Newburyport, MA, 2001; The Collection of Phil Wallick, York, PA.
165 Lesghi Soumac Bag Front Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 2 ft. x 2 ft. 1 in.
Quashgai Bag Front Persia, ca. 1900 1 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 9 in.
$500–700
$300–500
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167 Caucasian Mat ca. 1900 1 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $500–1,000
168 Caucasian Embroidered Horse Blanket last quarter 19th century 5 ft. x 4 ft. 8 in. $1,000–1,500
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Other Notes: A similar example may be seen in Landreau, Anthony N., and W. R. Pickering. From the Bosporus to the Samarkand: Flat-Woven Rugs. Washington D. C.: 1969, plate 30.
169 Thracian Kilim ca. 1900 5 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $1,000–2,000
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170 Two Chinese Mats ca. 1875 2 ft. x 2 ft. 2 in. $1,000–2,000
171 Chinese Rug ca. 1900 4 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 2 in. $1,000–1,500
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Tabriz Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $2,000–3,000
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