Premier Auction - Session I - March 24, 2023
Fri, Mar 24, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 461
Qashqai Rug
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Southwest Persia, early 20th century, three central diamond shaped medallions with stepped and hooked design, all over floral motif with palmettes, quadrupeds and peacocks, borders of structured and meandering floral and geometric shapes, 5 ft. 11 in. x 8 ft. 3 in.
Note: This rug was included in an online exhibition at the Georgia Museum of Art titled Beyond Utility: Rugs of Southwest Persia, https://georgiamuseum.org/virtual-gallery/beyond-utility-rugs-of-southwest-persia/
Condition
edges do not lay flat, some loss to selvedge, scattered wear consistent with age and use but overall in good condition, some exposed foundation, loss to ends in need of overcasting
Private Collection, Georgia
