Modern + Contemporary Art & Design
Sat, May 20, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 923
Qashqai Kilim Rug, 115"L - Mezzanine Gallery Shop at Metropolitan Museum
Estimate: $750 - $1,250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: see Additional Information/Description
Marking(s); notes: circa 1940s-1950s
Country of origin; materials: Iran; wool
Dimensions (H, W, D): 115"l, 57"w (Note: Dimensions of rugs are approximate and have been rounded to the nearest inch.)
Additional Information: The Qashqai nomads are one of the few remaining nomadic groups who continue to live as they have done so for thousands of years: making all that they need including their portable homes, furnishings, decorations and rugs. 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, very little (if any) wear consistent more with display than use
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