09-28-201409-29-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2752BBoston
September 28, 2014 02:00 PMCalender
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"Dragon" Soumak Carpet

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$7,995$6,500
Auction: Oriental Rugs & Carpets - 2752BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 28, 2014 2:00PM

Description:

"Dragon" Soumak Carpet, Northeast Caucasus, second half 19th century, the terracotta field with ivory, royal blue, gold, and blue/green highly stylized zoomorphic medallions flanked by large polychrome octagons, and stylized devices of various sizes, including endless knots and "S" motifs, all within a stepped and hooked octagonal repeat main border, "running dog" minor border, 12 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 6 in.
Estimate $3,500-4,000

areas of re-soumaking throughout


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Keywords

Caucasus, Northeast Caucasus