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A Tekke Juval, West Turkestan
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- wool pile
- Approximately 112 by 71cm; 3ft. 8in., 2ft. 4in.
carmine silk highlights, of Salor design, with maida gul
Condition
Even 2mm pile overall. Pink silk highlights oxidised, in sections where used in star motifs, and in minor areas where used as highlights to motifs. Sides with blue edging, overlocked, and both ends overlocked and reinforced with repairs (pile to edge). All edges slightly trimmed and blanket stitched with some restorations. With localised cobbled repairs and minor losses on edges. Lovely flexible and fine weave, soft dense pile, very pretty colouring.
"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."
"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
For comparable examples please see:
Dodds & Eiland, Oriental Rugs from Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia Eighth ICOC, Inc., Philadelphia, 1996, pg.254, pl. 131. (for Tekke chuval, with maida gul)
Pinner & Eiland, Between the Black Desert and the Red: Turkmen Carpets from the Wiedersperg Collection, Fine Art Museum of San Francisco, San Francisco, 1999, pg. 43, pl. 19. (for Tekke chuval)
Pinner & Eiland, Between the Black Desert and the Red: Turkmen Carpets from the Wiedersperg Collection, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco, 1999, pg. 23, pl. 2. (for Salor chuval)
Azadi, Turkoman Carpets and the Ethnographic Significance of their Ornaments, tr. Pinner, The Crosby Press, Fishguard, 1975, pl. 20. (for Salor chuval)