- 117
An unusual camel hair Feraghan rug, West Persia
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- wool, pile
- approximately 187 by 130cm; 6ft. 1in., 4ft. 3in.
the inscription reading: 'farmayesh-e hazrat-e sadr a'zam 1311' (Order of His Excellency the Grand Minister, 1894/5)
the caramel ground piled in camel hair, with chequered abrash, and unusually woven with 'lazy' lines visible on the reverse
the caramel ground piled in camel hair, with chequered abrash, and unusually woven with 'lazy' lines visible on the reverse
Condition
Overall measurements: 130cm across the top, 130cm across the bottom, 185cm along left side, 187cm along right side
Overall close evenly sheered pile approximately 1mm in depth, probably near original. Flexible handle, even weave. Upper end with trimmed warp fringes secured with blanket stitch, lower end similarly. Original sidecords. Rare camel hair field, with 'lazy' lines to the reverse. An exemplary late 19th century showpiece.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Prime Minister of the time was Mirza 'Ali Asghar titled Atabak-e A'zam, Amin al-Sultan. Grand Minister under three Qajar rulers, he was born in 1858, and assassinated on 21 Rajab 1325/31 August 1907.
For an introduction to The Abdi Roubeni Collection of pieces in this sale, see lot 116.
Other lots in the sale from the collection are: Lots 74, 116-126 & 145-156.
M. Bamdad, Dictionary of National Biography of Iran, 1700-1900, 1966, pp.387-425
J. Calmard, Encyclopaedia Iranica (see http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/atabak-e-azam).
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