31 A large Konagkend
rug, East Caucasus
The abrashed yellow field with fine lozenge lattice containing two large
polychrome, hooked and floral linked medallions flanked by simialr half
panels with occasional human and animal figure, in broad shaded tomato-red
border of stylised checkered and floral sprays together with jewellery
between reciprocal skittle-pattern, floral and S-motif stripes, outer
barber-pole stripes, kilim ends, minute damage on the edge of one side,
slightly corroded black on edges otherwise good pile. 290cm. x
163cm.(9ft.7in. x 5ft.4in.)
Price Realized £1,320 ($2,476)
Sale Information
Christie's Sale 5750
EUROPEAN FURNITURE, WORKS OF ART, TAPESTRIES AND CARPETS
25 January 2005
London, South Kensington
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