Lot 191
- 191
A Yomut Asmalyk, West Turkestan
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- wool and cotton, pile technique
- approximately 79 by 120cm; 2ft. 7in., 3ft. 11in.
Technical Analysis:
Warp: wool, Z2S
Weft: wool Z spun, 2 shoots, red brown wool, white cotton; occasionally wool Z2S red brown
Pile: wool, symmetrical knot
Density: H-7, V-6
Sides: sections of original extant
Ends: flat weave, turned under, lacking fringing
Colours: ivory, light salmon, dark coral, walnut brown, dark walnut, blue green and dark indigo
Warp: wool, Z2S
Weft: wool Z spun, 2 shoots, red brown wool, white cotton; occasionally wool Z2S red brown
Pile: wool, symmetrical knot
Density: H-7, V-6
Sides: sections of original extant
Ends: flat weave, turned under, lacking fringing
Colours: ivory, light salmon, dark coral, walnut brown, dark walnut, blue green and dark indigo
Condition
Measurements: approximately 58.5cm up the left side, 58cm. up the right side, 78.5cm. up the centre to the apex of the triangular top, 119cm. along the lower edge, 120.5cm. straight across the top.
Generally even 2mm pile overall, with area that is slightly lower across the top left corner (where down to 1mm). There is a tiny area of lower pile in the lower left corner, first column, under the central section of the second level of hooks. There is extant flatweave along the lower edge (hazelnut brown in colour), and along the angled top edges (sienna colour), turned under, and remnants of original red braided wool edging along sections, as visible in the photograph. There are no silk or cotton highlights.
Specialist note:
Striking design and good quality example of it's type.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For a related asmalyk with similar field design, with difference being the border design which features a camel train, see Grote-Hasenbalg, Werner, Der Orientteppich, Berlin, 1922, Vol. III, pl. 90.
A comparable example was offered at Sotheby's, New York, Carpets and Textiles from Distinguished Collections, 31 January 2014, lot 73.