017 BORDJALU Caucasian Carpet c.1875

A lovely and pristine example of the Bordjalu style of Caucasian rug. This carpet is in perfect conditon with thick, meaty pile and incredible lustre. This rug will make a statment in any room in which it is placed.

Age: c.1900

Size: 54in. x 102in. or 1.37m x 2.59m

Price: $9000

018 BALUCH Long Rug c.1875

An unusually long Baluch rug. Incredible inner glow and colors combine to make this a striking runner for a hallway, or mounted as a beautiful wall hanging. In perfect condition.

Age: c.1875

Size: 37in. x 90in. or .94m x 2.28m

Price: $4400

019 TEKKE - QIZIL AYAK Wedding Rug c.1890

A lovely Tekke or Qizil Ayak weaving. Often considered a "Wedding Rug" as the local custom in the region of weaving by Central Asian, Turkoman peoples has the bride sitting upon rugs of this type as she rides to the wedding ceremony. In nearly perfect condition.

Age: 1890

Size: 36in. x 36in. or .9m x .9m

Price: $1700

020 BALUCH Kilim c.1900

An unusually colorful and playful Baluchi Kilim. Most Baluch pieces are relatively monochromatic and tend to be primarily brown toned. This piece combines many different colors and designs to create a very complex and beautiful overall weaving. Perfect for the floor or to use as a wall hanging.

Age: c.1875

Size: 63in. x 90in. or 2.5m x 3.54m

Price: $2500

021 GENDJE Star Motif c.1875

This rug is a gem piece with a lustrous inner glow. Most likely a Gendje village weaving of the Caucasian region. In excellent condition with no problems.
Age: 1875
Size: 58in. x 85in. x 1.47m x 2.16m
Price: $5500

022 KAZAK Triple Medallion Design c.1875

A Classic design in a very beautiful Caucasian carpet. The weaving has a rustic appeal but has bold beautiful color and design. In excellent condition with original sides and ends.

Age: c.1875

Size: 61in. x 87in. or 1.6m x 2.2.m

Price: $8000

023 SHAHSEVAN Horse Cover c.1875

A Shahsevan region horse or animal cover. Probably used under a saddle. Bright colors and size make it an excellent floor piece although it has mounting rings for using it as a decorative wall hanging.

Age: c.1875

Size: 50in. x 63in. or 1.27m x 1.6m

Price: $2000

024 KAZAK Lesghi Star Design c. 1890

An unusual carpet with a large Lesghi Star motif. Woven most likely in the SE Caucusus although clear attribution of this piece is difficult. The design is bold and striking and makes a statement in any room in which it is placed. In excellent condition and ideal as a furnishing piece.

Age: c. 1875

Size: 52in. x 83in. or 1.32m x 2.1m

Price: $2500

025 MANASTIR Prayer Carpet c.1875

A lovely example of the Manastir variety of Prayer Carpet. This design was actually woven by Islamic Turkish weavers for use by Christians. The motif contains two crosses in the upper portion of the Mihrab. In some examples of this variety, the motif is very clearly a representation of a church or monastery roof with crosses on it -- hence the name -- Manastir or Monastery. In very good condition.

Age: c.1860

Size: 40in. x 54in. or 1.01m x 1.37m

Price: $2200

026 SHIRVAN Prayer Rug c.1850 SOLD

SOLD

A truly pristine specimen of the Shirvan variety of Prayer Carpet. This is a stately, classic design that exemplifies the elegance achieved in this special class of weaving. A mid-19th Century piece. The square shape is belied by this photo as the rug was photographed from a slight angle. The actual piece is nearly square -- a rarity in itself.

Age: c. 1850

Size: 48in. x 54in. or 1.22m x 1.37m

Price: $5000

027 YOMUT Main Carpet c.1850

A very old and archaic variety of Yomut Main Carpet. Smaller than some of the typical main rugs found in this region. In overall very good condition. Sides have been overcast by a recent repair firm. However this carpet has a stark beauty and interesting color scheme that draws one away from any of its very minor flaws. This is a rug made with love.

Age: c.1825

Size: 49in. x 87in. or 1.25m x 2.2.m

Price: $3500

028 LURI Persian Carpet c.1875

A nice small carpet from the Luri region of Northwest Persia. Some wear and need for repair on the sides. Otherwise a lovely patina in an old piece.
Age: c.1875
Size: 39in. x 54in. or .99m x 1.37m
Price: $1000

029 SHIRVAN Garden Carpet c.1900

A very unusual color scheme in a traditional Shirvan area garden design carpet. A lovely piece in perfect condition from the Eastern Caucasian region.
Age: c.1900
Size: 49in. x 63in. or 1.25m x 1.60m
Price: $2500

030 KARACHOPF Carpet c.1875

A lovely variety of the Karachopf design. From southcentral Caucasian region. Some repiling of the field, no other major repairs. A rare nearly square layout, and a lovely green field. Hard to find one this nice.
Age: c.1875
Size: 67in x 83in. or 1.7m x 2.1m
Price: $5500

031 ERZURUM Prayer Kilim c. 1825

A lovely Erzurum region (northwest Anatolia) prayer kilim. In immaculate condition. A few areas of wear, but overall very fine. These are very hard to find in this age and condition.

Age: c. 1825
Size: 50in. x 101in. or 1.27m x 2.56m
Price: $7500

032 KURDISH Shrub Rug c.1790

A beautiful rug with an inner glow. An early Kurdish piece of the Shrub Design variety. From Northwest Persia, late 18th Century. Beautiful restoration of sides and end and some repiling of field. Undetectable and perfect,
Age: c. 1790
Size: 52in. 73in. or 1.32m x 1.85m
Price: $4800

033 SIVAS Rug c.1850

A beautifully restored Sivas region (north-central Anatolia) carpet. Incredible colors and bold design make this captivating piece a gem for the right collector. Beautifully restored and cleaned to perfection.
Age: c, 1850
Size: 43in x 57in. or 1.09m x 1.45m
Price: $5000

034 KONYA Long Rug c.1825 SOLD

SOLD

A rare and beautiful long rug from the Konya region. Brilliant colors and designs make this a magical addition to any home. An early piece but in great condition.

Age: c.1825
Size: 48in. x 142in. or 1.22m x 3.67m
Price: $6500

035 KARACHOPF Small Variety c. 1850

A very rare find! Normally the Karachopf variety comes in a larger size. This is the smallest one I have ever seen. Lovely colors and design in this mid-ninteenth century Caucasian piece.
Age: c.1850
Size: 46in. x 58in. or 1.17m x 1.47m
Price: $6500

036 BERGAMA Holbein Style c.1800

A rare mint condition example of a very early Bergama region (Western Anatolia) carpet. The main feature of this carpet is the Holbein style border -- so called because the artist Holbein portrayed this style of carpet in one of his most famous paintings. Beuatiful colors and a magical quality that cannot be caprtured in this photograph.
Age: C. 1800
Size: 71in. x 90in. or 1.8m x 2.29m
Price: $10,000

037 YOMUT Archaic Main Rug c.1790

An exceptional example of an early Yomut Tribal Main Carpet. Woven in the late 18th Century by Turkoman people. Unusual border design, classic Kepse Gul in feld. In perfect condition due to masterful restoration of ends and side and some repiling in field. A gem piece.

Age: c.1790
Size: 64in. x 108in. or 1.62m x 2.74m
Price: $8000"

038 VARAMIN Kilim c.1875

A wonderful example of the "Eye Dazzle" variety. Woven in the Varamin region of Central Persia. In perfect condition.
Age: C.1875
Size: 70in. x 128in. or 1.78m x 3.25m
Price: $7000

039 SHASEVAN Kilim c.1875

A beautiful example of the Shasevan area of Northwest Persia. Incredible colors and big, bold Memling Guls contribute to an overall striking effect. In nearly perfect condition, no problems.
Age: Circa 1875
Size: 67in. x 92in. or 1.49m x 2.34m
Price: $5500

040 FACHRALO Prayer Rug c.1875

A lovely example of the Fachralo Prayer Rug variety. From the Fachralo Region of the Caucusus. Some restoration, but done masterfully. Beautiful color and lovely glow.
Age: Circa 1875
Size: 47in. 54in. or 1.19m x 1.37m
Price: $2800

041 TEKKE Ensi c.1875

Tekke Ensi. Classic Design. Great color and complete. No holes or wear.
Age: Circa 1875
Size: 47in. x 55in. or 1.19m x 1.40m
Price: $1800

042 YOMUD Ensi c.1875

An early and lovely example of the Yomut Tribal Ensi. Normally supposed to be a rug that covers the entrance to a nomadic tent. Lush colors and complete sides. Ends are missing but the the rug has been bound to prevent any further losses. A truly beautiful example of the weavings of Turkoman nomadic peoples.
Age: Circa 1875
Size: 47in. x 55in. or 1.19m x 1.40m
Price: $3000

043 MOGHAN Long Rug c.1875

A playful Moghan (NW Caucasus) area runner. Some wear and a number of old repairs throughout piece. Sides need some repair but otherwise this is a great furnishing rug.
Age: Circa 1890
Size: 38in. x 91in. or .96m x 2.31m
Price:$800

044 KUBA Small Rug c.1875

A delightful small Kuba furnishing rug. Slight wear, but a beautiful patina. Ends and sides are complete.
Age: Circa 1875
Size: 43in. x 72in. or 1.09m x 1.83m
Price: $1200

045 SHIRVAN Prayer Rug c.1860

An early Shirvan Prayer Rug. Lush colors unusual for this type. A rare and beautiful piece.

Age: Circa 1860

Size: 42in. x 46in. or 1.06m x 1.17m

Price: $7500

046 MUDJUR Prayer Rug c.1800

Mudjur Prayer Rug. Complete and restored in some areas. However restoration was done masterfully and is undetectable. A gem piece.

Age: Circa 1800
Size: 50in. x 70in. or 1.27m x 1.78m
Price: $7500

047 TEKKE Main Carpet c.1875

Classic Tekke Main Rug. A Turkoman Tribal main carpet used inside the tent of nomdic peoples. Great condition and lovely colors.
Age: Cica 1875
Size: 78in. x 117in. or 1.98m x 2.97m
Price: $3000

048 YUNCU Rug c.1850

A classic Bergama region piece from Western Anatolia. Beautiful browns and reds combine to create a lush, glow that is rare and difficult to find.
Age: Circa 1850
Size: 45in x 53in or 1.14m x 1.35m
Price: $4500

049 YOMUT Ensi c.1850

A lovely example of the Yomut Tribal Ensi design. Woven by Turkoman nomadic people's. Some old repairs scattered through rug. Overall a very rugged and well made carpet. Liver color and unusual design. Complete side. Ends bound.

Age: Circa 1850
Size: 52in x 62in or 1.32m x 1.57m
Price: $2800

050 GENDJE Runner c.1875

A lovely Caucasian Runner. From the Gendje region. Southeastern Caucasus.
Age: Circa 1875
Size: 42in x 98in or 1.07m x 2.49m
Price: $2800

051 CHICHI Rug c. 1875

A lovely and rare color combination of the classic Chichi design. Inner field contains many pictographs of animals, another rare attribute. Eastern Caucasus.

Age: Circa. 1875
Size: 46.5in x 72in or 1.19m x 1.83m
Price: $5500