A QASHQA'I 'FLORAL' RUG, SOUTH PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
A QASHQA'I 'FLORAL' RUG, SOUTH PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
“This attractive rug is formed of twin columns of blooming shrubs with multiple rosettes of various sizes and shapes. Vertical rows of inward-facing triangles filled with rosettes line the edges of the main field that is in indigo with many additional rosettes. There are 3 main borders in geometrical and modified flower meanders. The ends have two rows of small flowers (not complete?). The knots are asymmetrical, open to the left, warps are in undyed wool, wefts in red wool with two shoots. The ends consist of a few rows of red wool in weft-faced kelim plain weave.” (Benjamin, op.cit., p. 28). Approximately 221 x 117cm
The Collection of Professor Paul R Benjamin
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 193 in this sale
Please note that there MAY be restrictions on the import of property of Iranian origin into the USA and some or all member countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council. Any buyers planning to import property of Iranian origin into any of these countries should satisfy themselves of the relevant import regime. Olympia Auctions will not assist buyers with the shipment of such items into the USA or the GCC. In addition, FedEx and US courier services will no longer carry Iranian-origin goods to any location. Any shipment services would need to be provided by a Fine Art shipping company.
LITERATURE:
Benjamin, Paul, South Persian Rugs, Bags and Saddle Covers: from the collection of Paul R Benjamin, 3rd ed., 2004, pp. 28-29
“This type of rug may originate from the Shishboluki subtribe of the Qashga’i (Opie, J. Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia, pages 31 and 33, James Opie Oriental Rugs Inc, Portland, Oregon, 1981) although others of this type may have additional features such as spandrels and medallions.” (Benjamin, op.cit., p. 28)
A QASHQA'I 'FLORAL' RUG, SOUTH PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
“This attractive rug is formed of twin columns of blooming shrubs with multiple rosettes of various sizes and shapes. Vertical rows of inward-facing triangles filled with rosettes line the edges of the main field that is in indigo with many additional rosettes. There are 3 main borders in geometrical and modified flower meanders. The ends have two rows of small flowers (not complete?). The knots are asymmetrical, open to the left, warps are in undyed wool, wefts in red wool with two shoots. The ends consist of a few rows of red wool in weft-faced kelim plain weave.” (Benjamin, op.cit., p. 28). Approximately 221 x 117cm
The Collection of Professor Paul R Benjamin
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 193 in this sale
Please note that there MAY be restrictions on the import of property of Iranian origin into the USA and some or all member countries of the Gulf Co-operation Council. Any buyers planning to import property of Iranian origin into any of these countries should satisfy themselves of the relevant import regime. Olympia Auctions will not assist buyers with the shipment of such items into the USA or the GCC. In addition, FedEx and US courier services will no longer carry Iranian-origin goods to any location. Any shipment services would need to be provided by a Fine Art shipping company.
LITERATURE:
Benjamin, Paul, South Persian Rugs, Bags and Saddle Covers: from the collection of Paul R Benjamin, 3rd ed., 2004, pp. 28-29
“This type of rug may originate from the Shishboluki subtribe of the Qashga’i (Opie, J. Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia, pages 31 and 33, James Opie Oriental Rugs Inc, Portland, Oregon, 1981) although others of this type may have additional features such as spandrels and medallions.” (Benjamin, op.cit., p. 28)
