Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Freeman's May 18th Oriental Rugs, Carpets & Textiles


Oriental Rugs, Carpets & Textiles

Freeman's May 18th auction of Oriental Rugs, Carpets & Textiles will include over 170 lots.

The sale features a very good selection of collectible rugs from Anatolia and the Caucasus, with most originating from a single private collection. Good Anatolian rugs  include lot 110, a fine Bergama rug, lot 112, an interesting West Anatolian rug from the Oushak region, lots 142 and 168, two additional fine, classic Bergama rugs, and lot 151, an early Northwest Anatolian rug from the Bergama region. Interesting Caucasian rugs include lot 139, a fine Kasim Ushag rug, lot 149, an unusual Konagkend Kuba runner, lot 156, a cruciform medallion design Shirvan, dated and probably of Armenian origin, Kazak rugs, including lots 159 and 165, a good Shirvan prayer rug, lot 161 as well as a Shirvan overall design rug with a Zejwa variant design, lot 161A, and a good Seychour long rug, lot 170.

A commendable selection of early Chinese rugs is also featured in this sale. All originating with one estate, these rugs, lots 79 through 84 include a number of early Ningshia rugs.

There are a number of fine Turkoman rugs in this auction, including lot 133, a Saryk ensi, lot 134, an early six-gul Tekke torba and a number of other pieces, including main carpets, an asmalyk and chuvals.

An 18th century Aubusson panel, lot 7A, a good Resht embroidered panel from Northwest Persia, lot 21, and an early Ottoman silk and metal embroidered panel, lot 22, along with an assorted group of Navajo weavings and Kashmir/Paisley shawls round out the textile portion of the auction.

A good number of decorative Persian and Indian carpets are featured in this sale, including a fine selection of Laver Kerman carpets, such as lots 167 and 171, good Heriz carpets, including lots 141 and 150, Bakshaish carpets, lots 55 and 155, a Senneh carpet, lot 152, with 'Jerrehian Brothers, Philadelphia' label, and two very attractive, oversize carpets from the Mahal region: lot 174, a Ziegler Mahal, and lot 175, a nearly square-size format Sultanabad. Also featured amongst the offerings of decorative carpets in this sale is a great selection of modern carpets, including Agra and Oushak carpets that are woven in the style of antique carpets. These are very attractively estimated, with particular appeal to both the decorator and individual as good furnishing pieces.

For inquiries and high resolution photos please contact:

David Weiss
Tel: 267.414.1214
Email: dweiss@freemansauction.com

Richard Cervantes
Tel: 267.414.1219
Email: rcervantes@freemansauction.com

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Truly that Oriental rugs are reflecting the popularity of Persian carpets as well as more contemporary woven rugs. They are classic in their beauty and durability, and like all classics will always be in style and hold their appeal.

Also upon choosing this oriental rugs you will include the texture and do choose the beautiful color that would match to your room..