Gabbeh,
Southwest Persia (Iran), c. 194 x 137 cm, end of the 19th century. The present tribal carpet from the Fars province is one of a few preserved specimens from the 19th century; the popularity of coarse historical carpets such as the present one is due to the publications of Parviz Tanavoli (Tehran); on a blue background a medallion with massive, hooked extensions, excellent condition with full pile without visible repair, side edges and plaited warp threads original preserved on both sides. (MA)
Lit.: Parviz Tanavoli, Gabbeh: Art Underfoot; Helmut Reinisch, Gabbeh.
30.04.2015 - 17:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 12,000.- to EUR 15,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 11,000.-
Gabbeh,
Southwest Persia (Iran), c. 194 x 137 cm, end of the 19th century. The present tribal carpet from the Fars province is one of a few preserved specimens from the 19th century; the popularity of coarse historical carpets such as the present one is due to the publications of Parviz Tanavoli (Tehran); on a blue background a medallion with massive, hooked extensions, excellent condition with full pile without visible repair, side edges and plaited warp threads original preserved on both sides. (MA)
Lit.: Parviz Tanavoli, Gabbeh: Art Underfoot; Helmut Reinisch, Gabbeh.
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| Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 30.04.2015 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 25.04. - 30.04.2015 |