The auction of carpets from the Barbara Zidell Sedlin Family Collection takes place 3 March 2009 in New York. The auction includes 130 items.
Selection from the preview.
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LOT: 100
RUG NAME: Heriz carpet
AGE: ca. 1890
ESTIMATE: 20,000 – 30,000 USD
SOLD: not sold
DESCRIPTION: LOT 100 A HERIZ CARPET, NORTHWEST PERSIA, 20,000—30,000 USD MEASUREMENTS approximately 14ft. 6in. by 11ft. 4in. (4.42 by 3.45m.) DESCRIPTION circa 1890 minor partial ends, repiling, tinting, overcast sides
LOT: 24
RUG NAME: Ersari Beshir
AGE: mid 19th century
ESTIMATE: 5,000—7,000 USD
SOLD: not sold
DESCRIPTION: LOT 24 AN ERSARI BESHIR CARPET, SOUTH TURKESTAN, 5,000—7,000 USD MEASUREMENTS approximately 9ft. 3in. by 5ft. 6in. (2.82 by 1.68m.) DESCRIPTION mid-19th century original end finishes, minor foldwear
LOT: 25
RUG NAME: Khotan
AGE: early 19th century
ESTIMATE: 7,000 – 10,000 USD
SOLD: 13,750 USD
DESCRIPTION: LOT 25 A KHOTAN LONG RUG, EAST TURKESTAN, 7,000—10,000 USD MEASUREMENTS approximately 7ft. 7in. by 3ft. 11in. (2.31 by 1.19m.) DESCRIPTION early 19th century overcast sides
LOT: 31
RUG NAME: Karachopt Kazak rug
AGE: mid 19th century
ESTIMATE: 50,000—70,000 USD
SOLD: 56,250 USD
DESCRIPTION: LOT 31 A KARACHOPT KAZAK RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS, 50,000—70,000 USD MEASUREMENTS approximately 7ft. 3in. by 5ft. 10in. (2.21 by 1.78m.) DESCRIPTION mid-19th century near original pile and good condition, oxidized browns, foldwear, partially rewoven upper end, minor partial lower end, overcast sides