Rippon Boswell, Major Autumn Auction - part 2, 20. november 2004
Konya

LOT: 185
RUG NAME: Konya
AGE: 16th century
ESTIMATE: 160.000 EUR
SOLD: 120.000 EUR
DESCRIPTION: Lot Nr.: 185
Description: KONYA
Origin: Central Anatolia, Konya region, 16th century Size: ca. 215 x 148 cm Estimate EUR: € 160,000
This early central medallion carpet, probably made in the area around Konya judging by its structure, wool and palette, has no direct parallel in publications. Its composition of a shield-shaped red field whose notched and protruding outline is reminiscent of older animal pelt carpets, and a hexagonal central motif, resembles West Anatolian small-medallion Ushaks; however, while the latter usually appear disciplined and harmonious, this Central Anatolian carpet is striking because of its dynamic appearance and the radiance of its colours. The yellow and red hook formations with scrolls at the ends appear to be highly abstract representations of animals. The large gül spreading in the green medallion may also hold zoomorphic elements. Two wide blue gables frame the shield form. The diverging field design is held together by the yellow outline: it prevents the corner spandrels from separating from the centre, as seen in most later carpets with a similar composition. The design of the trefoils in the elems and the archaic secondary borders containing bands of “S”-shapes suggest that the piece was made as early as the 16th century. – Several repiled areas, reselvedged, very good overall condition.

AUCTIONHOUSE: Rippon Boswell
AUCTION: Major Autumn Auction - part 2
LOCATION: Wiesbaden, Germany
DATE: 20. november 2004
WEB SITE: http://www.rippon-boswell-wiesbaden.de/english/index.html
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ABOUT THIS AUCTION: Major Autumn Auction part 2 on 20 November 2004 - Rare and antique Carpets, Kilims, and Textiles. This part of the auction includes 135 lots.