Palm Beach Modern Auctions
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Modern & Contemporary Art + Design

Sat, Dec 3, 2022 12:00PM EST
Lot 979

Large Kurdish Kilim Runner Rug, 157"L

Estimate: $650 - $800

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Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: see Additional Information/Description
Marking(s); notes: circa 1980-2000
Country of origin; materials: Antep, Southeast Turkey; wool
Dimensions (H, W, D): 157"l, 30"w (Note: Dimensions of rugs are approximate and have been rounded to the nearest inch.)
Additional Information: Kurdish village runner made for home use, a rare find in the big city bazaars. Flat woven rug has traditional, local bold patterns and colors. Kurdish people use bright colors like pink and orange to ward off the Evil Eye. Acquired in situ from local markets in southeast Turkey. Photography note: The front and back sides of this textile piece are nearly identical. The reverse side is shown in the image with the rug pointing towards the upper right. Provenance: Personal collection of Saul Barodofsky, a retired expert in Turkish arts and culture. For over thirty years, his import firm Sun Bow Trading Co. provided most of the rugs sold in The Mezzanine Gallery Shop at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. In addition to running Sun Bow Trading from 1977 to 2018, Mr. Barodofsky's professional career included personally selecting rugs and artifacts for major US collections and co-founding an educational site on collectible weavings. Ages and origins of rugs are provided by the consignor, with our gratitude for their time and expertise.

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Condition

very good, minor wear consistent with age and light use

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