Oriental Rugs & Carpets | Skinner Auction 2457

SKINNER Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets Sale 2457

May 9, 2009

Boston

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Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets

Specialist in Charge

Gary Richards, Department Director

Auction

Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 12 noon

63 Park Plaza Boston, Massachusetts 02116

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Thursday, May 7, 2009 Friday, May 8, 2009 Saturday, May 9, 2009

2 to 5 p.m.

2 to 7 p.m.

9 to 11 a.m.

Sale 2457

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Cover lot: 137 (detail) Back cover lot: 117

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Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board - Nancy R. Skinner Richard Albright Barnet Fain Stephen L. Fletcher Karen M. Keane

Administration

President/Chief Executive Officer - Karen M. Keane Chief Financial Officer - Don Kelly Executive Vice President - Stephen L. Fletcher Vice Presidents- Gloria Lieberman, Carol McCaffrey, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Stuart P. Whitehurst

Expert Departments

American & European Paintings & Prints - Robin S.R. Starr, Director Pro Tem; Assistants: Laura Conover, Kathy Wong American Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stephen L. Fletcher, Martha Hamilton; Assistants: LaGina Austin, Karen Langberg, Chris Barber, Susan Zacharias American Indian & Ethnographic Art - Douglas Deihl Art Glass & Art Pottery - Jane D. Prentiss Arts & Crafts & The Modern Movement - Jane D. Prentiss Asian Works of Art - James F. Callahan Books & Manuscripts - Stuart P. Whitehurst Assistant: Sara C. Wishart Bottles, Flasks & Early Glass - Stephen L. Fletcher Ceramics - Stuart G. Slavid Classic Automobiles & Motorcycles - Jane D. Prentiss Clocks - Robert C. Cheney Discovery Sales - Kerry Shrives; Assistants: Garrett J. Sheahan, Nicole Nicas Rovner, Harry B. McNabb European Furniture & Decorative Arts - Stuart G. Slavid; Assistants: Stuart P. Whitehurst, Sara C. Wishart Fine Wines - Marie Keep Jewelry - Gloria Lieberman; Assistants: Sheila Barron Smithie, F.G.A., G.G.; John Colasacco Judaica - Kerry Shrives Museum & Collections Services - Martha Hamilton Musical Instruments - David Bonsey Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Gary Richards Science & Technology - Robert C. Cheney Silver - Stuart G. Slavid; Assistant: Sara C. Wishart Toys & Dolls - Robert C. Cheney Auctioneers - LaGina Austin, David Bonsey, Stephen L. Fletcher, Karen M. Keane, Marie C. Keep, Gloria Lieberman, Kerry Shrives, Stuart G. Slavid, Robin S.R. Starr, Laura V. Sweeney, Stuart P. Whitehurst

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Boston:

Jillian Domenici, ext. 4329; Elisabeth Benson-Allott, ext. 4312 Property Distribution Manager - Jessica R. Lincoln, ext. 4308 617.350.5400

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Marlborough:

Accounts Receivable - Denise Johnson, ext. 3269 Accounts Payable - Kathleen Hayes, ext. 3268 Credit Supervisor - Denise Ubaldino, ext. 3266

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Marlborough:

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Service Departments

Absentee Bidding - Carol McCaffrey, Marie C. Keep, Laura V. Sweeney Appraisals - Patricia Walker King, Beth Zwicker, Cara Ammendolia, Katharine Holtman Advertising Production - Pamela Van de Houten Auction Services - Patricia Walker King Boston Gallery Director - Laura V. Sweeney Assistant Gallery Director: Paige Lewellyn Gallery Assistant: Sarah McDermott Buildings and Grounds - Robert Tower Catalogue Production - Pamela Van de Houten, Kristina Harrison; Assistant: Cheryl Freeman Customer Relations - Carol McCaffrey Human Resources - Carol McCaffrey Information Technology and Internet Auctions - Kerry Shrives Assistants: Timothy Shaughnessey, Nicole Nicas Rovner Inventory Control - Marlborough: Registrar - Deanna Williams Hubert P. Borg, Gary Dahl, Eric Jones, Megan J. Blomgren Managing Director - Marie C. Keep Marketing & Public Relations - Catherine Riedel, Anne M. Trodella Photographers - Stanley P. Bystrowski, Jeffrey R. Antkowiak, Stephanie Paulus Receptionists - Marlborough: Elizabeth H. Wilson, Judy McLeod; Boston: Erica Boccard Transportation - Eric Jones; Assistant: Mark McCaffrey

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Skinner, Inc. - Conditions of Sale 1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,� and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale.

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8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 5% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number.

Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. Except for property purchased via on-line Live Auctions, a premium equal to 18.5% of the final bid price up to and including $200,000, plus 10% of the final bid over $200,000, will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the Buyer as part of the purchase price. The buyers premium on property purchased via on-line Live Auctions will be in the amount equal to 22.5% of the final bid price up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the final bid over $200,000.

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Carpets by Size Indo-Persian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ft. 8 in. by 14 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 253 Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 ft. 8 in. by 13 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 43 Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ft. 6 in. by 13 ft. 2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 45 Ushak Corridor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ft. by 7 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 308 Beshir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ft. 4 in. by 7 ft. 4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 80 Agra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft. 9 in. by 12 ft. 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 140 Sultanabad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft. 8 in. by 12 ft. 4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 87 Anatolian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft. 8 in. by 11 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 113 Bahkshaish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft. 4 in. by 11 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 111 Sultanabad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft. by 12 ft. 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 138 Ushak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft. by 12 ft. 2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 251 Kerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft. by 11 ft. 2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 24 Agra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ft. by 10 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 25 Mahal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ft. by 10 ft. 2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 202 Aubusson Fragment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ft. by 10 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 305 Serapi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ft. by 9 ft. 7 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 205 Kashan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ft. 6 in. by 10 ft. 4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 309 Ushak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ft. by 11 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 307 Ushak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ft. by 11 ft. 4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 136 Bidjar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ft. by 8 ft. 9 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 88 Isfahan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 6 in. by 10 ft. 2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 254 Tabriz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 6 in. by 9 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 204 Serapi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 6 in. by 9 ft. 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 86 Serapi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 6 in. by 9 ft. 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 139 Soumak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 6 in. by 5 ft. 9 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 118 Ushak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 4 in. by 9 ft. 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 112 Heriz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 2 in. by 9 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 21 Serapi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. 2 in. by 8 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 115 Heriz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ft. by 10 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 201 Bidjar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 8 in. by 8 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 22 Bidjar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 8 in. by 8 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 114 Serapi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 6 in. by 9 ft. 10 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 203 Sarouk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 6 in. by 9 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 255 Ersari Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 6 in. by 5 ft. 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 78 Heriz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 4 in. by 9 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 41 Bahkshaish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 4 in. by 7 ft. 10 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 23 Heriz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 2 in. by 7 ft. 10 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 44 Heriz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 2 in. by 7 ft. 9 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 306 Bidjar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ft. 2 in. by 7 ft. 2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 252 Bidjar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 9 in. by 7 ft. 4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 42 Heriz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 8 in. by 8 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 89 Seichour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. 5 in. by 7 ft. 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 137 Ushak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. by 8 ft. 6 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 90 Ersari Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. by 7 ft. 4 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 71 Tabriz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft. by 6 ft. 8 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 302 Dragon Soumak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. 9 in. by 7 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 117 Malayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. 8 in. by 6 ft. 10 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 110 Soumak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. 6 in. by 8 ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 304 Soumak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. by 8 ft. 2 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 303 Ersari Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ft. by 6 ft. 10 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 264 Tekke Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ft. 8 in. by 7 ft. 10 in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lot 266

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Sewan Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small spots of wear, small edge creases), 6 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. $2,000-3,000

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Shirvan Long Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small rewoven spots), 14 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $5,000-7,000

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Bordjalou Kazak Prayer Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (dark brown oxidation), 4 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $2,500-3,500

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Malayer Rug, Northwest Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, (end fraying), 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 8 in $1,000-1,200

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Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, early 20th century, (some black oxidation), 3 ft.

10 in. x 2 ft. 8 in. $1,000-1,200

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Serab Runner, Northwest Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, (even wear to center, some black oxidation), 14 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. $500-700

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Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (several small rewoven areas in guard stripe, some moth damage, black oxidation), 7 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,500-3,500 5.

Kuba Long Rug, Northeast Caucasus, late 19th century, (outer guard stripe mostly rewoven on both ends), 8 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $1,500-2,000 6.

Karabagh Rug, South Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (some black oxidation, crease), 8 ft. x 4 ft. $1,000-1,500 7.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear, black oxidation), 6 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $1,500-2,000

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Bidjar Rug, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, 7 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $1,000-1,500 14.

Northwest Persian Rug, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, two small rewoven areas, end fraying, repaired area on one edge), 9 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. $400-600 15.

Motasham Kashan Rug, Central Persia, late 19th century, (even wear to center), 7 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in. $1,200-1,500 16.

Qashqai Rug, Southwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (end, edge, and corner gouges, several holes), 6 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $1,500-2,000

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Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, late 19th century, (small spots of repiling), 4 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $1,500-2,000

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Afshar Rug, South Persia, early 20th century, (minor moth damage, brown oxidation, small crease), 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft.

8 in. $1,200-1,500

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Fachralo Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, dated 1893, (small spots of minor wear), 4 ft. x 3 ft. 2 in. $2,000-2,500

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Northwest Persian Rug, early 20th century, (two holes), 7 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $600-800

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Qashqai Rug, Southwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (several small patches, crude repairs in border, small hole and corner gouge, crease), 7 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 5 in. $2,500-3,500 20.

Khamseh Runner, Southwest Persia, early 20th century, (cut, outer guard stripe missing from both edges and reovercast, fringes added, small crude repairs), 20 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 9 in. $2,000-3,000 21.

Heriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, (areas of wear, end fraying, stain), 12 ft. 2 in. x 9 ft. 8 in. $300-500 22.

Bidjar Carpet, Northwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, 11 ft. 8 in. x 8 ft. 8 in. $1,000-1,400 23.

Bahkshaish Carpet, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (small areas of wear, end fraying, new fringes added), 11 ft. 4 in. x 7 ft. 10 in. $3,000-5,000 24.

Kerman Carpet, Southeast Persia, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, several small holes and stains in border), 15 ft. x 11 ft. 2 in. $2,000-3,000 25.

Agra Carpet, India, early 20th century, 14 ft. x 10 ft. 8 in. $5,000-7,000 26.

Karagashli Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, rewoven guard stripe on both ends), 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. $2,000-2,500 27.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe partially missing from both ends, small edge crease), 5 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $1,200-1,500

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Bordjalou Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, late 19th century, (one corner rewoven), 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $2,500-3,500

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Dazkiri Rug, Southwest Anatolia, last quarter 19th century, (small areas of wear, two corner gouges), 7 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $2,000-2,500

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Kurd Bagface, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (very small repair), 3 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. $250-350

29.

Konaghend Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small spots of wear, small crease and corner gouge, black oxidation), 5 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. $2,500-3,500

38.

Makri Rug, Southwest Anatolia, late 19th century, (areas of wear, brown oxidation), 5 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $1,000-1,500

47.

Shahsavan Soumak Bagface, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (very slight end fraying), 1 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 9 in. $1,500-2,000

39.

Konya Prayer Rug, Central Anatolia, second half 19th century, (small areas of wear, some moth damage, reovercast, dark brown oxidation), 4 ft. x 3 ft. 2 in. $2,000-3,000

48.

Shahsavan Soumak Saddlebags, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (very small hole, two crude repairs), 4 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 10 in. $800-1,200

40.

Ghiordes Prayer Rug, West Anatolia, late 19th century, (some light blue and dark red oxidation, spots of glue on back), 4 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $4,000-6,000

49.

Shahsavan Soumak Cargo Bag Side Panel, Northwest Persia, third quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, small holes), 3 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $2,000-3,000

41.

Heriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (two crease repairs, minor end fraying), 11 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft. $4,000-6,000

50.

Qashqai Saddle Cover, Southwest Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, (small rewoven areas on edges, slight end fraying), 3 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. $1,000-1,200

30.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (very slight moth damage in one corner), 5 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $3,000-4,000 31.

Seichour Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (minor reweaves on ends and edges, even wear, small repiled spots in field), 5 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in. $2,500-3,500 32.

Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small areas of wear and creases, black oxidation), 6 ft. x 4 ft. $1,500-2,000 33.

Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (minor end reweave, even wear to center, small spots of repiling), 5 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. $2,000-3,000 34.

Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer barber pole guard stripe rewoven on one edge and partially on both ends, some repiling of oxidized black areas), 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $2,000-3,000 35.

Talish Long Rug, Southeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (minor end repairs, small repair in main border), 8 ft.

9 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $5,000-7,000 36.

Ghiordes Prayer Rug, West Anatolia, 19th century, (outer guard stripe partially missing from both ends), 6 ft. 11 in. x 5 ft. $2,000-3,000

42.

Bidjar Carpet, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (even wear, rewoven areas), 10 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft. 4 in. $6,000-8,000 43.

Indian Carpet, last quarter 19th century, (cut, some edge wear, small repairs in two corners, small area of wear), 22 ft. 8 in. x 13 ft. $5,000-7,000 44.

Heriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, (slight end fraying, small stain), 11 ft. 2 in. x 7 ft. 10 in. $5,000-7,000 45.

Indian Carpet, late 19th century, (dryness and fading at one end, tears in one corner, some moth damage), 17 ft. 6 in. x 13 ft. 2 in. $3,000-5,000

51.

Ghiordes Prayer Rug, West Anatolia, second half 19th century, (even wear, end fraying), 6 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in. $2,500-3,500 52.

Konya Prayer Rug, Central Anatolia, last quarter 19th century, (small spots of wear, slight moth damage), 4 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. $1,500-2,000 53.

Bergama Rug, West Anatolia, last quarter 19th century, (small spots of repiling in one area), 6 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 3 in. $4,000-5,000 54.

Ghiordes Prayer Rug, West Anatolia, first half 19th century, (areas of wear, selvage damage, end fraying, several small rewoven squares and small crude repairs, backed with fabric), 5 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $2,000-3,000

55.

West Anatolian Rug, late 19th/early 20th century, (outer guard stripe partially missing from one end, small spots of wear, small rewoven area), 6 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $2,000-2,500 56.

Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (minor edge curling and wear, small stain on edge, very slight moth damage), 6 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $2,000-2,500 57.

Fereghan-Sarouk Rug, West Persia, late 19th century, (small spots of wear, outer guard stripe mostly missing from both ends), 6 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,500-3,500 58.

Bidjar Rug, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, 7 ft. x 4 ft. $400-600 59.

Fereghan-Sarouk Prayer Rug, West Persia, late 19th century, (narrow linear area of some wear), 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $5,000-7,000

64.

Talish Long Rug, Southeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (rewoven guard stripe on one end), 8 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. $3,500-4,500

73.

Yomud Asmalyk, West Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (minor wear at top), 2 ft. 5 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. $1,000-1,200

65.

Moghan Rug, Southeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, very small hole, some black oxidation), 7 ft. x 4 ft. $2,000-3,000

74.

Yomud Tent Band Fragment, West Turkestan, second half 19th century, (small linear rewoven areas, pieced together), 13 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 4 in. $1,500-2,000

66.

Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, small minor repairs), 4 ft. 11 in. x 4 ft. $3,000-4,000

75.

Yomud Tent Band Fragment, West Turkestan, second half 19th century, (small patches, crude repairs), 6 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 4 in. $1,000-1,200

67.

Soumak Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (some brown oxidation), 9 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. $3,500-4,500 68.

Karabagh Long Rug, South Caucasus, late 19th century, (small spots of repiling, minor end reweave and two other small spots), 9 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. $2,000-2,500

60.

Bidjar Runner, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (minor end reweaves), 14 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. $6,000-8,000

69.

Armenian Karabagh Long Rug, South Caucasus, dated 1898, (some moth damage, small crude repair, slight end fraying), 9 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $3,500-4,500

61.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, third quarter 19th century, (areas of repiling, small end repairs, brown oxidation), 8 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in. $6,000-8,000

70.

Gendje Long Rug, South Central Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (several small spots of repiling, other small repairs), 10 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $3,500-4,500

62.

Kuba Long Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (several small tears, small rewoven spots, some black oxidation, slight end fraying), 9 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. $3,000-4,000

71.

Ersari Main Carpet, West Turkestan, second half 19th century, (several holes in one corner, small spots of wear), 10 ft. x 7 ft. 4 in. $1,200-1,500

63.

Akstafa Long Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe rewoven on one end, small corner reweave), 9 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $4,000-5,000

72.

Ersari Chuval, West Turkestan, third quarter 19th century, (linear area of wear in center, shallow edge gouges, slight end fraying, minor moth damage on elem), 4 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $1,500-2,000

76.

Saryk Ensi, West Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe missing from both ends), 5 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $1,500-2,000 77.

Ersari Chuval, West Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (slight end fraying), 4 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 9 in. $1,200-1,500 78.

Ersari Main Carpet, West Turkestan, third quarter 19th century, (areas of wear), 11 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. $2,000-2,500 79.

Beshir Rug, West Turkestan, third quarter 19th century, (areas of wear in center, corner gouge, end fraying, selvage damage), 3 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. $700-900 80.

Beshir Main Carpet, West Turkestan, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, two holes, outermost guard stripe missing from one end), 16 ft. 4 in. x 7 ft. 4 in. $2,000-3,000 81.

Silk Tabriz Rug, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, (small areas of minor wear), 6 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $7,000-9,000

82.

Fereghan Rug, West Persia, dated 1854, (small patch and end gouge, some moth damage, small areas of wear and repairs, apple green oxidation), 6 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. $1,000-1,200 83.

Serab Long Rug, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, (small areas of repiling, edge repairs, black oxidation), 11 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $3,000-4,000 84.

Isfahan Rug, Central Persia, early 20th century, (small spots of wear in center, some edge curling), 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,500-3,500 85.

Bahkshaish Rug, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe and small part of main border missing from both ends), 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $3,000-4,000 86.

Serapi Carpet, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (even wear, outer guard stripe rewoven on both ends, other repairs), 12 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. 6 in. $7,000-9,000 87.

Sultanabad Carpet, West Persia, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, small holes and tears, faded colors, end fraying), 15 ft. 8 in. x 12 ft. 4 in. $300-500 88.

Bidjar Carpet, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, 13 ft. x 8 ft. 9 in. $10,000-12,000 89.

Heriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (some small areas of wear in border, outer guard stripe missing from both ends, fringes added), 10 ft. 8 in. x 8 ft. 8 in. $4,000-6,000 90.

Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, late 19th century, (small areas of wear in field), 10 ft. x 8 ft. 6 in. $5,000-7,000

91.

Karachoph Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe rewoven all around, some moth damage, other small repairs), 8 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. $4,000-6,000 92.

Kuba Prayer Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, end fraying, black oxidation), 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $2,500-3,500 93.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe rewoven on one edge and partially on both ends, linear rewoven area in main border), 4 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $1,500-2,000 94.

Chi-Chi Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small spots of minor wear), 6 ft. x 3 ft. 7 in. $2,500-3,500 95.

Talish Rug, Southeast Caucasus, early to mid-19th century, (areas of wear, tear, outer guard stripe missing from both ends, hole, selvage damage), 6 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $2,500-3,500 96.

Gendje Rug, South Central Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (brown oxidation, small crease), 7 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft.

7 in. $3,000-4,000 97.

Kuba Rug Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center), 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $2,500-3,500 98.

Kuba Long Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (slight moth damage on one end, some black oxidation), 9 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. $5,000-7,000 99.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small end repairs, black oxidation), 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. $2,000-3,000

100.

Moghan Long Rug, Southeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small spot of wear, aubergine-brown oxidation, small repair), 9 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. $3,000-4,000 101.

Qashqai Saddlebags, Southwest Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, (small spots of wear, creases, slight moth damage), 3 ft. 10 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. $1,000-1,200 102.

Rescht Embroidery Saddle Cover, North Persia, early 20th century, 6 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. $1,000-1,500 103.

Shahsavan Soumak Saddlebags, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (two small corner gouges), 2 ft. 4 in. x 1 ft. $5,000-7,000 104.

Afshar Cargo Bag Side Panel, South Persia, last quarter 19th century, (small hole and crease, reovercast), 4 ft. 3 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $1,500-2,000 105.

Kerman Saddle Cover, Southeast Persia, second half 19th century, (end gouge, creases, end fraying), 3 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 11 in. $3,000-4,000 106.

Senneh Kelim, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (very small hole), 6 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $3,000-4,000 107.

Malayer Rug, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, (outer guard stripe missing from one end and partially from the other), 6 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in. $4,000-5,000 108.

Serab Runner, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, (some moth damage to edges, small corner repair, small hole in outer border, black oxidation), 14 ft. 4 in x 3 ft. 4 in. $2,000-3,000

118.

Soumak Carpet, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe rewoven on both ends, dark brown oxidation), 12 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 9 in. $6,000-8,000

127.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (several small repairs, black oxidation), 7 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft.

4 in. $7,000-9,000

110.

Malayer Carpet, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, (even wear, two rewoven corners and other small areas in outer guard stripe, some repiled areas along center line), 9 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. 10 in. $4,000-5,000

119.

Konya Kelim, Central Anatolia, second half 19th century, (very small hole, minor selvage damage, slight brown oxidation), 6 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. $4,000-5,000

128.

Karachoph Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, second half 19th century, (even wear to center, small end repairs, very small repairs in field), 9 ft. x 4 ft. 9 in. $7,000-9,000

111.

Bahkshaish Carpet, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, dry corner, stains, end fraying), 15 ft. 4 in. x 11 ft. 8 in. $3,000-5,000

120.

Anatolian Saf, second half 19th century, (hole and tears backed with fabric, corner and edge gouges, moth damage), 12 ft. x 5 ft. 6 in. $1,500-2,000

129.

Seichour Long Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer Georgian border rewoven on both ends, black oxidation), 9 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $15,000-20,000

112.

Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, late 19th century, (slight moth damage to edges), 12 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft. 6 in. $12,000-15,000

121.

Karachoph Kazak Long Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (end fraying, some brown oxidation), 8 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $6,000-8,000

130.

Eagle Karabagh Rug, South Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of repiling), 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $5,000-7,000

113.

Anatolian Carpet, late 19th century, (areas of dryness and tears, especially in border at one end, small area of cat scratch damage), 15 ft. 8 in. x 11 ft. 8 in. $7,000-9,000

122.

Konaghend Rug, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (small repairs to brown inner border), 6 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in. $4,000-5,000

131.

Qashqai Rug, Southwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (minor wear to center), 6 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $2,500-3,500

114.

Bidjar Carpet, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (very slight end fraying), 11 ft. 8 in. x 8 ft. 8 in. $7,000-9,000

123.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $5,000-7,000

132.

Senneh Rug, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (some end fraying, light stain), 6 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $2,000-2,500

115.

Serapi Carpet, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (areas of flat stitch restoration, some rewoven areas along edges and ends), 12 ft. 2 in. x 8 ft. $8,000-10,000

124.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small spots of wear, crease repair, brown oxidation, small areas of repiling), 6 ft. x 4 ft. 9 in. $2,500-3,500

133.

Qashqai Rug, Southwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (even wear, small edge gouge), 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $3,000-4,000

116.

Khotan Rug, East Turkestan, 19th century, (areas of wear), 11 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft.

9 in. $2,500-3,500

125.

Armenian Eagle Karabagh Long Rug, South Caucasus, dated 1891, (rewoven guard stripes and border at one end, repiled areas), 10 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. $8,000-10,000

109.

Motasham Kashan Rug, Central Persia, last quarter 19th century, (very small tear), 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $6,000-8,000

117.

Dragon Soumak Carpet, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, 9 ft.

9 in. x 7 ft. $10,000-15,000

126.

Seichour Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small areas of minor wear, small repairs), 5 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $6,000-8,000

134.

Qashqai Rug, Southwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (repiled medallion, rewoven guard stripe on both ends, even wear), 7 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. $2,000-2,500 135.

Indian Rug, Central Persia, third quarter 19th century, (several narrow linear rewoven areas, some glue on back edges and ends), 8 ft. x 5 ft. 6 in. $5,000-7,000

136.

Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, late 19th century, (even wear to center, some moth damage along edges), 13 ft. x 11 ft. 4 in. $8,000-10,000 137.

Seichour Carpet, Northeast Caucasus, mid-19th century, (outer guard stripe and part of main border missing from one end, areas of wear, crude repairs, crease tear backed with tape), 10 ft. 5 in. x 7 ft.

6 in. $10,000-12,000 138.

Sultanabad Carpet, West Persia, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, holes, small areas of flat stitch restoration, some moth damage on edges), 15 ft. x 12 ft. 6 in. $3,000-5,000 139.

Serapi Carpet, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (slight even wear), 12 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. 6 in. $15,000-20,000 140.

Agra Carpet, India, early 20th century, (small spot of wear), 15 ft. 9 in. x 12 ft. 6 in. $25,000-30,000 141.

Silk Motasham Kashan Rug, Central Persia, late 19th century, (small areas of wear, very small repairs), 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $5,000-7,000 142.

Malayer Rug, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (very slight end fraying), 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,000-2,500 143.

Sarouk Rug, West Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, (end fraying, moth damage to one corner, small crease), 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $1,500-2,000 144.

Duruksh Prayer Rug, Northeast Persia, late 19th century, (areas of wear), 5 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $1,500-2,000

145.

Bidjar Rug, Northwest Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, 7 ft. x 4 ft. 9 in. $3,000-4,000 146.

Anatolian Rug, last 19th century, (crease, minor end fraying), 8 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. $1,500-2,000 147.

Ghiordes Prayer Rug, West Anatolia, second half 19th century, (even wear, small tear and crude repairs, reovercast), 5 ft. x 3 ft. 5 in. $1,000-1,200 148.

West Anatolian Rug, late 19th century, (outer guard stripe missing from both ends, small crude repairs and stain, two very small holes), 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $1,500-2,000 149.

Ladik Prayer Rug, Central Anatolia, 18th century, (long rewoven tear, numerous small repairs, black oxidation), 5 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $2,000-3,000 150.

Sarkisla Rug, East Anatolia, late 19th century, (some moth damage, small edge repair), 6 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $1,500-2,000 151.

Akstafa Prayer Rug, Southeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, rewoven guard stripe on both ends), 5 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 8 in. $2,500-3,500 152.

South Caucasian Long Rug, late 19th century, (some dark brown oxidation), 10 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $2,500-3,500 153.

Eagle Karabagh Rug, South Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small holes, crude repairs, two small patches, end fraying, black oxidation), 8 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 5 in. $3,000-4,000

154.

Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe rewoven on one end and partially on the other, small repiled areas), 6 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $3,000-4,000 155.

Shulaver Kazak Long Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (some black oxidation), 10 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $3,000-4,000 156.

Soumak Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (rewoven areas), 6 ft. x 4 ft. 9 in. $2,500-3,000 157.

Seichour Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (minor wear to center, black oxidation), 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft.

7 in. $3,000-4,000 158.

South Caucasian Long Rug, last quarter 19th century, (small areas of wear, reovercast, brown oxidation), 10 ft. x 3 ft.

10 in. $2,000-2,500 159.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, late 19th century, (small crude repairs), 6 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $2,000-2,500 160.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, guard stripe rewoven on one end, black oxidation), 4 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. $2,000-2,500 161.

Kuba Prayer Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small area of wear, black oxidation), 5 ft. x 3 ft. 2 in. $2,000-2,500 162.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (some dark brown oxidation), 5 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in. $2,000-3,000

163.

South Caucasian Rug, last quarter 19th century, (even wear, minor end repair), 3 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $1,200-1,500 164.

Talish Prayer Rug, Southeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (very small corner gouge, some black oxidation), 6 ft. x 3 ft. 4 in. $1,500-2,000 165.

Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small creases and spots of wear, very small corner gouges), 5 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $2,000-3,000 166.

Baluch Prayer Rug, Northeast Persia, last quarter 19th century, (small creases, brown oxidation), 4 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. $800-1,000 167.

Baluch Rug, Northeast Persia, last quarter 19th century, (selvage damage, some brown corrosion), 6 ft. x 3 ft. 2 in. $1,000-1,200 168.

Baluch Prayer Rug, Northeast Persia, early 20th century, (slight moth damage, some black oxidation), 5 ft. x 2 ft. 9 in. $1,200-1,500 169.

Baluch Prayer Rug, Northeast Persia, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, crease), 4 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 9 in. $800-1,000 170.

Baluch Rug, Northeast Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, (small spot of wear, selvage damage), 5 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $700-900 171.

Soumak Rug, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (some rewoven areas), 3 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 9 in. $3,000-4,000

172.

Shahsavan Saddlebags, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (very slight moth damage), 4 ft. 1 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. $1,000-1,500 173.

Shahsavan Soumak Bagface, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (slight moth damage, small corner gouges, small repairs), 1 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $1,200-1,500 174.

Veramin Bagface, North Persia, early 20th century, 3 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 4 in. $500-700 175.

Shahsavan Soumak Bagface, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (small spots of wear, some selvage damage, small stains), 1 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 10 in. $1,200-1,500 176.

Ersari Chuval, West Turkestan, late 19th century, (slight moth damage), 5 ft. x 3 ft.

2 in. $600-800 177.

Ersari Torba, West Turkestan, late 19th century, (small hole), 4 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $700-900 178.

Ersari Torba, West Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (corner and edge repairs, end fraying), 4 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. $700-900 179.

Beshir Torba, West Turkestan, late 19th/early 20th century, (small areas of minor wear), 4 ft. 4 in. x 1 ft. 3 in. $600-800 180.

Ersari Chuval, West Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (edges slightly reduced and reovercast, some moth damage, slight end fraying), 4 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 10 in. $300-500

181.

Tekke Chirpy, West Turkestan, late 19th/early 20th century, lg. 4 ft. $1,200-1,500 182.

Greek Island Embroidery, 19th century, (some embroidery losses), retains old cloth tag identifying source as the Island of Rhodes, 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $300-500 183.

Jajim, Northwest Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, 5 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $500-700 184.

Three European Embroidered Textiles, 18th/19th century, one, (edge gouge), 9 ft. x 4 in.; one, (small repair), 6 ft. 4 in. x 8 in.; and one 6 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. $300-500 185.

Lakai Embroidery, Central Asia, 19th/20th century, (slight black oxidation), 1 ft. 5 in. x 1 ft. 5 in. $700-900 186.

Silk and Metal Thread Brocade Textile, Europe, 18th century, (pieced together, holes and tears), 5 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 3 in. $300-500 187.

Silk and Metal Thread Brocade Textile, Europe, 18th century, (pieced together), 6 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 3 in. $600-800 188.

Silk and Metal Thread Brocade Textile, Europe, 18th century, (pieced together), 6 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $300-500 189.

Palimpore Printed Cotton Textile, India, 19th/20th century, (small stains), 4 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 10 in. $400-600 190.

Ikat Coat, Central Asia, 20th century, lg.

4 ft. $500-700

191.

Bahktiari Rug, West Persia, early 20th century, (slight wear to center), 6 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $1,500-2,000 192.

Sarouk Rug, West Persia, late 19th century, (even wear to center, minor end fraying), 6 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $1,500-2,000 193.

Bidjar Rug, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, (some moth damage mostly in one corner, dark brown oxidation), 7 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. $800-1,000 194.

Heriz Rug, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (minor end reweave), 4 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 11 in. $1,200-1,500 195.

Karadja Rug, Northwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, (slight wear to center), 6 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. $1,500-2,000 196.

Kurd Long Rug, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (black-brown oxidation, end fraying), 9 ft. x 3 ft. 5 in. $800-1,000 197.

Northwest Persian Long Rug, late 19th century, (dark brown oxidation, some end fraying), 11 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $2,000-3,000 198.

Sarouk Rug, West Persia, late 19th century, (outer guard stripes missing from both ends), 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $1,500-2,000 199.

Northwest Persian Rug, early 20th century, (small end gouge and end fraying, some selvage damage), 5 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $350-450 200.

Tabriz Small Rug, Northwest Persia, late 19th century, (some selvage damage), 2 ft. 7 in. x 2 ft. $1,000-1,200

201.

Heriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (areas of some wear, small areas of repiling, outer guard stripe partially missing from both ends), 12 ft. x 10 ft. $5,000-7,000 202.

Mahal Carpet, West Persia, second quarter 20th century, (slight edge crease), 14 ft. x 10 ft. 2 in. $5,000-7,000 203.

Serapi Carpet, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (extensive restoration), 11 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. 10 in. $3,000-5,000 204.

Tabriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, (some moth damage, mostly in one corner), 12 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. 8 in. $3,000-5,000 205.

Serapi Carpet, Northwest Persia, last quarter 19th century, (several small repaired areas, outermost guard stripe missing from both ends), 14 ft. x 7 ft. 9 in. $5,000-7,000 206.

East Anatolian Yastik, last quarter 19th century, (slight moth damage, two small repairs), 3 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 2 in. $400-600 207.

Anatolian Yastik, last quarter 19th century, (border partially missing all around, several small repairs), 1 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $400-600 208.

Central Anatolian Yastik, second half 19th century, (elem missing from one end, edge and corner gouges), 2 ft. 11 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. $500-700 209.

Anatolian Prayer Rug, early 20th century, (some brown oxidation), 3 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. $700-900

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East Anatolian Yastik, early 20th century, (slight moth damage, stain), 3 ft. x 1 ft. 5 in. $200-300 211.

Shirvan Kelim, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (two very small repairs), 8 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 9 in. $1,500-2,000 212.

Perepedil Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, creases, end and edge tears, selvage damage), 5 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $1,200-1,500 213.

Seichour Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (black oxidation), 4 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. $1,200-1,500 214.

Karachoph Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, crease repairs, end fraying), 7 ft.

4 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. $400-600 215.

Seichor Pictorial Rug, Northeast Caucasus, late 19th century, (even wear to center, repiling to oxidized black field), 5 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. $2,000-3,000 216.

Gendje Runner, South Central Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (slight moth damage, black oxidation), 11 ft. x 3 ft. 2 in. $1,500-2,000 217.

Gendje Long Rug, South Central Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, minor end reweave), 7 ft.

10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $1,200-1,500 218.

Soumak Rug, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (black oxidation), 5 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $1,000-1,500

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Bidjov Rug, Northeast Caucasus, late 19th/early 20th century, (minor moth damage), 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $1,200-1,500

229.

Chinese Rug, early 20th century, 5 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. $700-900

220.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last 19th/early 20th century, (very small crude patch), 9 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $1,200-1,500

230.

Chinese Meditation Mat, mid-19th century, (outer guard stripe missing all around, small spot of minor wear), 2 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. $300-500

221.

Baluch Bagface, Northeast Persia, last quarter 19th century, 2 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 5 in. $600-800

231.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, slight end fraying), 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 6 in. $1,500-2,000

222.

Baluch Bagface, Northeast Persia, last quarter 19th century, (shallow edge gouge, slight end fraying, brown oxidation), 2 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 10 in. $700-900

232.

Soumak Carpet, Northeast Caucasus, late 19th century, (small rewoven spots), 9 ft.

7 in. x 6 ft. 4 in. $1,200-1,500

223.

Caucasian Bagface, early 20th century, (some selvage damage), 2 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. $400-600 224.

Afshar Bagface, South Persia, early 20th century, 2 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $500-700 225.

Qashqai Saddlebags, Southwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, (very slight moth damage), 3 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 11 in. $500-700 226.

Tibetan Saddle Cover, 19th/20th century, (two pieces, some moth damage), 4 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. and 3 ft. x 2 ft. 2 in. $500-700 227.

Chinese Rug, 18th century, (tear backed with fabric, small areas of wear), 3 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. $700-900 228.

Khotan Rug, East Turkestan, 19th century, (repairs in field), 9 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. $1,000-1,200

233.

Dragon Sileh, East Caucasus, late 19th century, (black oxidation, some rewoven black areas), 6 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 3 in. $800-1,000 234.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear to center, narrow outer guard stripe missing from one end), 3 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. $1,200-1,500 235.

Shirvan Long Rug, East Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (some moth damage, slight end fraying, dark brown oxidation), 10 ft. x 3 ft. 4 in. $1,200-1,500 236.

Karachoph Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small areas of wear, creases), 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. $1,000-1,200 237.

Kazak Prayer Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of repiling, end fraying, small creases), 4 ft.

10 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $1,200-1,500

238.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (minor end fraying, small edge repairs), 4 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 10 in. $1,200-1,500 239.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (small areas of wear, brown oxidation, crude repair, end fraying), 6 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $1,000-1,200 240.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, late 19th century, (areas of wear, end fraying, patch), 6 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. $400-600 241.

Northwest Persian Runner, mid-19th century, (extensive crude repairs all along left border, guard stripe missing from one end), 20 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $400-600 242.

Sarouk Mat, West Persia, early 20th century, (very slight end fraying), 2 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $500-700 243.

Tabriz Rug, Northwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, 2 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 5 in. $500-700 244.

Northwest Persian Long Rug, last quarter 19th century, (small areas of wear, outer guard stripe missing from both edges and one end), 10 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. $1,000-1,200 245.

Bidjar Rug, Northwest Persia, second quarter 20th century, (very small corner gouge), 4 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. $400-600 246.

Northwest Persian Runner, early 20th century, (small edge repairs, end fraying), 15 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. $400-600

247.

Fereghan-Sarouk Mat, West Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, (very slight end fraying), 2 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. $800-1,000 248.

Heriz Rug, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (minor end fraying), 5 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. $300-400 249.

Mahal Long Rug, West Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, (areas of wear), 9 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in. $300-500 250.

Bidjar Mat, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (very slight end fraying), 2 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. 2 in. $200-300 251.

Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, moth damage, corner stain), 15 ft. x 12 ft. 1 in. $3,000-5,000 252.

Bidjar Carpet, Northwest Persia, second half 19th century, (areas of wear), 11 ft. 2 in. x 7 ft. 2 in. $3,000-4,000 253.

Indo-Persian Carpet, 20th century, (slight moth damage on edge, slight stains, very small repair), 22 ft. 8 in. x 14 ft. 8 in. $5,000-7,000 254.

Isfahan Carpet, Central Persia, mid-20th century, 12 ft. 6 in. x 10 ft. 2 in. $1,000-1,500 255.

Sarouk Carpet, West Persia, second quarter 20th century, 11 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. $2,000-3,000 256.

Yomud Chuval, West Turkestan, early 20th century, (slight moth damage), 3 ft.

8 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. $500-700

257.

Ersari Chuval, West Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (small spots of wear, slight moth damage, reovercast), 6 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. $700-900 258.

Chodor Torba, West Turkestan, second half 19th century, (two small corner gouges), 5 ft. 7 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $700-900 259.

Yomud Chuval, West Turkestan, late 19th century, (very small creases), 3 ft. 8 in. x 2 ft. 8 in. $500-700 260.

Ersari Torba, West Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (very small edge and corner repairs), 2 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 4 in. $500-700 261.

Saryk Chuval, West Turkestan, late 19th century, (small corner repair), 4 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. $500-700 262.

Ersari Ensi, West Turkestan, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, crude repairs), 6 ft. 7 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. $250-350 263.

Ersari Rug, West Turkestan, third quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, rewoven outer narrow guard stripe about halfway down on both edges), 7 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. $1,500-2,000 264.

Ersari Main Carpet, West Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (two crease repairs and some small creases, hole in flatweave elem), 9 ft. x 6 ft. 10 in. $1,200-1,500 265.

Beshir Rug, West Turkestan, second half 19th century, (cut, small area of wear, very small end gouge), 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft.

8 in. $1,500-2,000

266.

Tekke Main Carpet, West Turkestan, 20th century, 8 ft. 8 in. x 7 ft. 10 in. $1,000-1,500 267.

Kuba Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (very small end gouge, minor end fraying, machine reovercast), 4 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. $1,000-1,200 268.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, late 19th century, (small creases and spots of wear), 5 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $1,000-1,200 269.

Daghestan Rug, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, several small holes, selvage damage, guard stripe mostly missing from one end), 4 ft. x 3 ft. 8 in. $400-600 270.

Karabagh Rug, South Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, creases, outer guard stripe missing from one end), 6 ft. x 3 ft. 7 in. $1,500-2,000 271.

Karabagh Long Rug, South Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (outer guard stripe rewoven on one end, even wear to center, small area of repiling in border), 8 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. $1,200-1,500 272.

South Caucasian Rug, late 19th century, (large end gouge, small crease), 7 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $1,200-1,500 273.

Karabagh Rug, South Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (repiled areas, outer guard stripe missing from one end, small crude repairs), 6 ft. x 4 ft. 5 in. $1,500-2,000 274.

Kazak Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (repiled areas), 6 ft. x 3 ft. 4 in. $1,200-1,500

275.

Karabagh Rug, South Caucasus, dated 1905, (small areas of wear, crease, slight end fraying, machine reovercast), 7 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $800-1,000 276.

Kazak Prayer Rug, Southwest Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (even wear, crude repair, some selvage damage, slight end fraying), 4 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $800-1,200 277.

Seichour Rug, Northeast Caucasus, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, outer guard stripe missing from both ends, small creases), 6 ft. x 4 ft. $700-900 278.

Sileh Fragment, 19th century, (borders rewoven along left edge, other repairs), 9 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. $800-1,000 279.

Qashqai Kelim, Southwest Persia, late 19th/early 20th century, (two small stains), 8 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 11 in. $1,500-2,000 280.

Qashqai Kelim, Southwest Persia, early 20th century, (small repairs, rewoven black areas), 9 ft. x 5 ft. $1,000-1,500 281.

East Anatolian Prayer Kelim, second half 19th century, (corner gouge, small rewoven areas), 5 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in. $800-1,000 282.

Ushak Runner, West Anatolia, late 19th century, (even wear), 9 ft. x 2 ft. 9 in. $600-800 283.

Khotan Rug, East Turkestan, last quarter 19th century, (area of wear, end fraying), 5 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $800-1,000 284.

Baluch Rug, Northeast Persia, late 19th century, (some brown oxidation), 4 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. $700-900

285.

Ersari Prayer Rug, West Turkestan, second half 19th century, (areas of wear), 4 ft. x 3 ft. $500-700 286.

Ersari Rug, West Turkestan, second half 19th century, (areas of wear), 6 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $800-1,200 287.

Afshar Bag, South Persia, early 20th century, (minor moth damage), 2 ft. x 1 ft. 7 in. $400-600 288.

Caucasian Soumak Bagface, last quarter 19th century, (one large and other smaller corner gouges, spots of wear, brown oxidation), 2 ft. x 1 ft. 9 in. $300-500 289.

Afshar Bagface, South Persia, late 19th century, (even wear to center, small creases, slight end fraying), 2 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $600-800 290.

Kurd Bagface, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (small repair, black oxidation), 2 ft. 11 in. x 1 ft. 9 in. $200-300 291.

Anatolian Kelim, late 19th/early 20th century, 4 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 2 in. $300-500 292.

Baluch Balischt, Northeast Persia, early 20th century, (slight end fraying, reovercast), 2 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $300-500 293.

Baluch Balischt, Northeast Persia, early 20th century, (slight end fraying, some selvage damage), 3 ft. 7 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $200-400 294.

Anatolian Yastik, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, crude repairs, end fraying), 3 ft. x 2 ft. $300-500

295.

Zoroastrian Wedding Shawl, Persia, 19th/20th century, 10 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. $500-700 296.

Northwest Persian Long Rug, early 20th century, (cut), 11 ft. x 3 ft. 8 in. $800-1,000 297.

Baluch Rug, Northeast Persia, second half 19th century, (small spots of wear, edge gouge and small hole, end fraying, brown oxidation), 3 ft. 4 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. $400-600 298.

Anatolian Kelim, second half 19th century, (small holes, black oxidation), 7 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in. $800-1,200 299.

Tekke Rug, West Turkestan, early 20th century, (slight even wear), 5 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in. $400-600 300.

Anatolian Rug, early 20th century, (small crude repair), 5 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $300-500 301.

Sarouk Rug, West Persia, early 20th century, (some edge curling and wear, slight end fraying), 5 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. $300-500 302.

Tabriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (small areas of slight wear, fringes added), 10 ft. x 6 ft. 8 in. $2,000-3,000 303.

Soumak Carpet, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (small spots of wear, very small hole, corner gouge), 9 ft. x 8 ft. 2 in. $800-1,200 304.

Soumak Carpet, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, (areas of wear, small tear), 9 ft. 6 in. x 8 ft. $800-1,200

305.

Aubusson Carpet Fragment, France, 19th century, (pieced together, stain), 14 ft. x 10 ft. $1,500-2,500 306.

Heriz Carpet, Northwest Persia, early 20th century, (small area of wear, minor end fraying), 11 ft. 2 in. x 7 ft. 9 in. $1,000-1,500 307.

Ushak Carpet, West Anatolia, late 19th century, (areas of wear, holes, tears, crude repair), 13 ft. x 11 ft. 8 in. $600-800 308.

Ushak Corridor Carpet, West Anatolia, last quarter 19th century, (areas of wear, several holes), 17 ft. x 7 ft. $2,500-3,000 309.

Kashan Carpet, Central Persia, early 20th century, (small area of moth damage on one edge), 13 ft. 6 in. x 10 ft. 4 in. $500-700

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Directions to Skinner's Boston Gallery/63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA Telephone: 617-350-5400 From the West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Prudential/Copley exit located in the Prudential tunnel.

Once on the exit ramp, stay in the right hand lane and follow the signs for Copley.

The ramp exits onto Stuart Street. Drive straight through five sets of lights and take a left onto Charles Street South. Take your first left off of Charles St. South onto Park Plaza.

Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the South: Take 93-N to Exit 20 for I-90 W toward Worcester. Follow signs for Chinatown/South Station.

Bear left at the fork to continue towards Kneeland Street. Turn left onto Kneeland Street. Kneeland Street becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza.

Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From Logan Airport: Take the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take Exit 25 toward South Boston and bear left at the fork in the ramp. Bear right onto B St. Turn left onto Northern Ave which becomes Seaport Blvd. Turn left onto Surface Rd. Turn right onto Kneeland Street which becomes Stuart Street. Turn right onto Charles Street South. Turn left onto Park Plaza.

Skinner is at 63 Park Plaza, one block up on the right.

From the North: Take I-93 South towards Boston. Take exit 26 towards Storrow Drive. Merge onto MA-28 South via the ramp on the left. Turn left onto Beacon Street. Turn right onto Arlington Street. Turn left onto Boylston Street. Turn right onto Hadassah Way. Skinner is on the right at 63 Park Plaza.

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BOSTON RESTAURANTS

INDOOR PARKING GARAGES

FINE DINING

City Place Parking Garage Transportation Building 12 Charles Street Located at the end of Park Plaza Underground multi-level garage All day–closes at 2:30 a.m.

First hr/$5, after 2 hrs/$14

Aujourd’hui Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston Street (between Arlington & Charles Streets) 617-351-2071 New American.

AllRight Parking Boston Common Garage Located on Charles Street, on the Common Two blocks from Skinner Inc. 1 hr/$6, up to 24 hrs/$25, Evenings (4pm10am)/$10

Dante Royal Sonesta Hotel 5 Cambridge Parkway 617-806-4200 Mediterranean restaurant with great views of the Charles River and Boston skyline.

The Four Seaons Hotel Parking Garage 200 Boylston Street Located adjacent to Skinner Valet drop-off and pick-up, up to 24 hrs/$30 The Taj Hotel Parking Garage 2 Newbury Street Located three blocks from Skinner Inc. Valet drop-off and pick-up Up to 24 hrs/$42 Back Bay Garage 222 Berkeley Street (entrance off St. James) One block from Skinner All day/$35, evening (5 p.m.-7 a.m.)/$10 Radisson Hotel Parking Garage Stuart Street (near intersection of Charles) Two blocks from Skinner Inc. 1-2 hrs/$12, 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$18, 12-24 hrs/$31 Motor Mart Garage (Same building as Legal Seafood’s) 26 Park Plaza Up to 1 hr/$8, 1 to 2 hrs/$12, 2-3 hrs/$16, 3-12 hrs/$20, 12-24 hrs/$31, Weekends up to 3 hrs/$8

Davio’s 75 Arlington St. 617-357-4810 Northern Italian steak house.

Grill 23 & Bar 161 Berkley Street (Stuart Street) 617-542-2255 Great steak, seafood, wine list, and service.

L’Espalier 774 Boylston St. 617-262-3023 French dining in an elegant townhouse with a wonderful prix-fixe menu.

No. 9 Park 9 Park St. 617-742-9991 Barbara Lynch’s bistro showcases inspired French and Italian influenced food and wine on Beacon Hill.

OUTDOOR PARKING LOTS (recommended for trucks) Pin Stripe Parking Arlington Street 617-338-7984 All day/ $14, after 6 p.m. and weekends/$10, overnight/$15 Billy’s Parking 222 Stuart Street 617-423-7781 8am-5pm/$18, after 5pm/$20

Radius 85 High St. 617-426-1234 Features a modern French menu focusing on seasonal ingredients accompanied by a thoughtful wine list.

BOSTON RESTAURANTS

FINE DINING continued

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Scampo The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles St. 617-536-2100 Lydia Shire’s latest restaurant, featuring Italian fare produced in an open kitchen upstairs at the Liberty Hotel.

East Ocean City 25-29 Beach St. 617-542-2504 Outstanding Chinese food restaurant highlighting seafood dishes with a full-service bar.

Davio’s To Go 10 St. James Galleria Atrium 617-357-4810 Casual Italian take-out lunch spot with daily special pastas, soups, and salads.

Lala Rokh on Beacon Hill 97 Mt. Vernon Street 617-720-5511 Authentic regional Persian cuisine, hand-selected wine list, knowledgeable waitstaff.

Flash’s 310 Stuart St. 617-574-8888 American comfort food served with classic cocktails in a casual setting.

Troquet 140 Boylston St. 617-695-9463 French restaurant and wine bar perched at the edge of the Boston Common and the theatre district.

Via Matta 79 Park Plaza 617-422-0008 Elegant Italian fare and beautiful wines in a vibrant dining room - the best of Italy in Boston’s Back Bay creates an unforgettable experience.

MODERATE Aquitaine 569 Tremont Street 617-424-8577 Parisian bistro style fare.

The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel 200 Boylston St. 617-338-4400 Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in an elegant yet comfortable lounge setting with views of the Boston Public Garden.

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McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant 36 Columbus Ave 617-482-3999 Fresh seafood offerings that change daily.

Summer Shack 50 Dalton St. 617-867-9955 Jasper White serves well-executed seaside favorites in a casual Back Bay setting.

INEXPENSIVE Au Bon Pain 26 Park Plaza (across the street from Skinner) or 431 Boylston Street (at Berkeley Street) 617-338-8948 Casual café offers quick service.

Parish Café 361 Boylston St. 617-247-4777 American restaurant with seasonal outdoor seating features sandwiches created by renowned local chefs.

Piattini 226 Newbury Street 617-536-2020 Italian wine bar with an eclectic menu; specializes in Italian-style tapas.

The Upper Crust 20 Charles Street 617-723-9600 Gourmet thin crust pizza.

BOSTON HOTELS WITH SKINNER CORPORATE RATES Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro 25 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-723-1133

XV Beacon 15 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-670-1500

Back Bay Hotel 350 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-532-3800

Eliot Hotel 370 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02215 Tel: 617-267-1607

The Park Plaza 64 Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-457-7488 Fax: 617-426-2000

The Charles Street Inn 94 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 Toll free (in U.S.) 877-772-8900 Tel: 617-314-8900 www.charlesstreetinn.com

The Colonnade 120 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-424-7000 Fax: 617-424-0968

BOSTON HOTELS Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowe’s Wharf Boston, MA 02110 Tel: 800-654-2000 Fax: 617-345-6799 Fairmont Copley Plaza 138 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-267-5300 Fax: 617-375-9648 Four Seasons 200 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 617-351-2036

The Liberty Hotel 215 Charles St. Boston, MA 02114 617-224-4000

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common 10 Avery Street Boston, MA 02111 Tel: 617-912-3315 Fax: 617-912-3375

Marriott Copley Place 110 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 800-228-9290 Fax: 617-236-5885

Taj Boston 15 Arlington St. Boston, MA 02116 617-536-5700

Nine Zero Hotel 90 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02108 617-772-5800

Westin-Copley Plaza 10 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116 Tel: 800-228-3000 Fax: 617-424-7483

Radisson Hotel 200 Stuart Street Boston, MA 01740 Tel: 617-482-1800 Fax: 617-451-2750

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Included with catalogue subscription American Furniture & Decorative Arts

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$143

European Furniture & Decorative Arts

$120

$143

American & European Paintings & Prints

$120

$143

Fine Jewelry

$120

$143

20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts

$60

$73

Asian Works of Art

$60

$73

Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets

$18

$25

American Indian & Ethnographic Art

$60

$73

Fine Books & Manuscripts

$30

$36

Toys, Dolls & Collectibles

$60

$73

Fine Ceramics

$60

$73

Fine Musical Instruments

$60

$73

Science & Technology

$60

$73

Fine Wines

$60

$73

All Above Departments

$800

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