03-28-201503-29-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2795BBoston
March 28, 2015 01:00 PMCalender
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Five Lakai Needlepoint Fragments

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$185$150
Auction: Oriental Rugs & Carpets - 2795BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 28, 2015 1:00PM

Description:

Five Lakai Needlepoint Fragments, Uzbekistan, 19th century, all highly stylized and featuring various designs: a contiguous small scale octagonal repeat, hooked "S" devices in grid form, blossoming hexagons with curled vines, and hooked and sawtooth palmettes, one with beaded fringe, sizes 3 ft. 11 in. x 1 ft. to 1 ft. 7 in. x 3 in.

Provenance: From the Gillian Richardson Collection; proceeds to benefit the New England Rug Society.
Estimate $300-400


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Keywords

Uzbekistan, New England Rug Society