July 11-12, 2014 • 149
0569 Finely Woven Persian Silk Rug mid-20th century, probably Tabriz, central medallion and corners with navy and ivory highlights on a red field, floral and geometric decorations, 6 ft. 9 in. x 9 ft. 8 in., very finely woven with uniform low pile, curling of selvedge and corners, no repairs or reductions found Provenance: Estate of Robert A. Walsh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Estimate: $800 - $1,200 Due to the embargo on Persian carpets, international shipping is not available for this lot.
0570 Heriz Carpet early to mid-20th century with large medallion and corner work on a brick red field, major border with repeating geometric designs on brown ground, ivory, blue, and olive highlights, 8 ft. 1 in. x 11 ft. 5 in., pile varies from medium to low, creasewear, selvedge possibly replaced, one end with up to 1/2 inch of loss, no reductions found Estimate: $800 - $1,200
0571 Heriz Style Carpet late 20th century Heriz style carpet, cobalt central medallion on ivory field, floral, linear, and geometric designs in red, olive, and blue, 8 ft. 9 in. x 11 ft. 8 in., medium pile, selvedge breaks, fringe losses, no repairs or reductions found Provenance: Collection of Dr. L. W. Kelly Estimate: $600 - $1,200 Due to the embargo on Persian carpets, international shipping is not available for this lot.
0572 Chippendale Fruitwood Corner Chair British, 18th century, pierced splat, scrolled hand grips with turned supports, molded legs with stretchers, 31-1/2 x 28-1/2 x 26 in., old refinishing, later seat bracing, scattered pest damage with some associated very minor losses, some infill at underside of crest rail, seat frame joints repinned, scattered surface wear and abrasions Provenance: Private Alabama Collection Estimate: $400 - $600