Grogan & Company | The Fine Rugs and Textiles Auction | Thursday, January 15, 2026

FINE RUGS AND TEXTILES JANUARY 15, 2026

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Lot 27

1 Daghestan Small Rug Caucasus, dated 1310 (1893) 3 ft. x 2 ft. 7 in.

Provenance: The Personal Rug Collection of Paul Watkins (1864-1931), President of the J. R. Watkins Company, 1911-1931, Winona, Minnesota; by descent to the current owners.

$3,000–5,000

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2 Central Anatolian Prayer Rug Konya region, ca. 1850 5 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $8,000–12,000 Provenance: The Jerrehian Collection.

Literature: Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs from Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, cover, and pl. 44. Of the rug, Dodds writes, "A majestic rug with exceptional coloration and scale of drawing, this prayer rug displays a pointed mihrab where the angle at the apex is nearly identical to angles forming the border cartouches. The resulting family of lines creates rhythms and reinforcing patterns across the face of the carpet, punctuated by delightful and carefully rendered minor motifs such as the elegant floral sprays which are both suspended from the bottom of the apex and grow upward from it into the spare green spandrels filled with sprigs of hyacinths and large carnations."

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3 Perpedil Prayer Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $8,000–12,000 Provenance: The Jerrehian Collection.

Literature: For similar examples, see: - Levi, Alberto, et al., Stars of The Caucasus, London, 2018, pl. 10:20.

- Kaffel, Ralph, Caucasian Prayer Rugs, London, 1998, pl. 47.

- Tschebull, Raoul E., Qarajeh to Quba, London, 2019, pl. 53.

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4 Anatolian Prayer Rug ca. 1850 4 ft. x 4 ft. $2,000–4,000 Provenance: By descent within a notable Massachusetts Family.

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5 Karapinar Rug Anatolia, 17th century 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $5,000–8,000 Provenance: By descent within a notable Massachusetts Family.

Literature: For similar examples, see: - Sotheby’s, New York, January 31, 2014, Lot 120 (ex-James Ballard Collection).

- Herrmann, Eberhart, 1988, pl. 17.

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6 Yomud Main Carpet Turkestan, first half 19th century 8 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. $5,000–7,000 Provenance: Berji Andonian, 1980; Property from a Distinguished Collection.

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7 Yomud Main Carpet Turkestan, ca. 1800 9 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. $10,000–15,000 Provenance: Alfred DeCredico; by descent.

Literature: Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs from Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 186.

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8 Alpan Kuba Rug Northeast Caucasus, ca. 1880 6 ft. 1 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $5,000–7,000 Provenance: Oriental Rug Gallery, Louis Georgi, Berkeley, California, ca. 1981; The Kaffel Collection, Berkeley, California; Grogan & Company, Boston, The Kaffel Collection, January 21, 2024, Lot 96; Property of a Cape Cod Collector.

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Notes: Of this rug, Ralph Kaffel wrote, "... The unique border of this rug, consisting of a pattern of highly stylized curvilinear botehs piled in the same colors as the field motifs, greatly adds to the visual appeal of this rug.

The floral, ivory ground minor border is in a traditional Zeikhur pattern, as is the red ground “running dog” outer guard border."

9 Star Kazak, Type C Caucasus, first half 19th century 7 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft.

Literature: Advertisement of Hans Eitzenberger in Weltkunst no. 21, November 1995.

$20,000–40,000 Provenance: Galerie Eitzenberger, 1996; Rippon Boswell, December 5, 2020, Lot 159.

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10 Pair of Chinese Ningxia Pillar Rugs ca. 1850 each: 7 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 9 in. $15,000–20,000 Provenance: Skinner Auctioneers, March 28, 2015, Lot 149; a prominent New York Collector.

Literature: For a similar example, see: Ellis, Charles Grant, Oriental Carpets in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, 1988, p. 272, no. 73 and 74.

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11 Chinese Ningxia Dragon Rug ca. 1800 7 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $4,000–6,000 Provenance: A New York Collector.

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12 Fine Silk Kashan “Salting” Prayer Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. x 4 ft. 3 in. $7,000–10,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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Notes: A "Salting rug" refers to a group of 16th-century Persian carpets named after the Salting Carpet, a gift from collector George Salting to the Victoria and Albert Museum. These rugs are known for their intricate prayer designs, which often feature floral, bird, and animal motifs, and poetic calligraphy. The design reappeared in fine carpets of the late 19th and early 20th century, and the present lot is an example of this reappearance.

13 Kirman Pictorial Carpet, after Raphael Persia, ca. 1900 10 ft. 8 in. x 7 ft. $20,000–30,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

Notes: This carpet's design is inspired by a Louis XIV Gobelins tapestry titled "La Danse d'une nymphe, de la droite," part of the 'Les Sujets de la Fable' series after Raphael. It features a festive putto playing a tambourine within a floral landscape. The guardian deity Pomona is shown being courted by Vertumnus, who is disguised as a faun playing the pipes of Pan. A version of this specific tapestry, displayed in the Public Rooms of the Golestan Palace in Tehran, likely served as the inspiration for the Kirman weavers of the present lot.

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14 Silk Kashan “Salting” Prayer Rug Persia, first quarter 20th century 5 ft. x 3 ft. 6 in. $4,000–6,000 Provenance: A prominent New York City Collection.

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15 Extremely Fine Silk Turkish Square Rug inscribed and dated 1310 (1893) 4 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 9 in. $10,000–20,000 Provenance: A prominent New York City Collection.

Notes: This rare and beautiful silk rug relates to the famous silk prayer rug in the Andrew Dole Collection, sold at Robert C. Eldred Co. Auctioneers on July 13, 1978, Lot 92.

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16 Mohtasham Kashan Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. x 4 ft. 8 in. $5,000–7,000 Provenance: The Personal Rug Collection of Paul Watkins (1864-1931), President of the J. R. Watkins Company, 19111931, Winona, Minnesota; by descent to the current owners.

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Notes: The term "Mohtasham" is used to describe the finest carpets woven in Kashan during the late 19th century. Hajji Mollah Mohammed Hassan Mohtasham was a prominent master weaver credited with helping to restore Kashan's status as a major Persian weaving hub at that time. The distinguishing features of the carpets from his workshop include specific structural elements such as light blue cotton wefts and purple silk selvages.

Their esteemed reputation stems from their masterful weaving and the superior quality of the materials used.

17 Mohtasham Kashan Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $7,000–10,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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18 Fereghan Sarouk Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: A prominent New York City Collection.

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19 Fereghan Sarouk Tree of Life Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: A prominent New York City Collection.

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20 Kirman Garden of Eden Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: A prominent New York City Collection.

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21 Kirman Pictorial Rug Persia, ca. 1900 7 ft. x 4 ft. 5 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: A prominent New York City Collection.

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22 Silk Khotan Carpet East Turkestan, mid 19th century 10 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. 5 in. $10,000–15,000 Provenance: A New York Collector.

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23 Tekke Main Carpet Turkestan, ca. 1850 8 ft. 1 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. $5,000–10,000

Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

Literature: For a similar example, see: Schürmann, Ulrich, Central Asian Rugs, Frankfurt, 1969, pl. 1.

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24 Dabir Kashan Rug Persia, first quarter 20th century 6 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: A prominent New York City Collection.

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25 Mohtasham Kashan Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. x 4 ft. 5 in. $5,000–7,000 Provenance: A prominent New York City Collection.

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26 Beshir Prayer Rug Middle Amu Darya Region, Central Asia, ca. 1850 5 ft. 11 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $5,000–10,000

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Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

Literature: For similar examples, see: - Schürmann, Ulrich, Central Asian Rugs, Frankfurt, 1969, pl. 48.

- Grogan & Company, The Kaffel Collection, January 21, 2024, Lot 187.

- Hali 151, Hali Publications Ltd: London, 2007.

27 Anatolian Prayer Rug dated 1201 (1787) twice 5 ft. x 4 ft. 1 in. $8,000–12,000

Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

Literature: For a similar example, see: Society for Textile Art Research, Antique Oriental Carpets from Austrian Collections, Vienna, 1986, pl. 34.

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28 Suzani Embroidery Uzbekistan, ca. 1875 6 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. $10,000–15,000

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29 Suzani Embroidery Pskent, Khanate of Kokand, Uzbekistan, second half 19th century 7 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. $3,000–5,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Grogan & Company, The Collection of Jeremy and Hanne Grantham, January 29, 2023, Lot 18.

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30 Anatolian Village Rug with Memling Gul, ca. 1875 6 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. $2,000–4,000 Provenance: A Rhode Island Gentleman.

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31 Moghan Rug, Caucasus last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 2 in. x 6 ft. $8,000–12,000

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32 Halvaei Bidjar Small Rug Persia, ca. 1900 2 ft. 1 in. x 2 ft. 9 in. $2,000–3,000 Provenance: The Personal Rug Collection of Paul Watkins (1864-1931), President of the J. R. Watkins Company, 1911-1931, Winona, Minnesota; by descent to the current owners.

33 Mohtasham Kashan Small Rug Persia, ca. 1900 2 ft. 1 in. x 2 ft. 11 in. $2,000–3,000 Provenance: The Personal Rug Collection of Paul Watkins (1864-1931), President of the J. R. Watkins Company, 1911-1931, Winona, Minnesota; by descent to the current owners.

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34 Silk Mohtasham Kashan Small Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 2 ft. 3 in. x 1 ft. 11 in. $2,000–3,000 Provenance: The Personal Rug Collection of Paul Watkins (1864-1931), President of the J. R. Watkins Company, 1911-1931, Winona, Minnesota; by descent to the current owners.

35 Fereghan Small Rug Persia, ca. 1900 3 ft. x 2 ft. 7 in. $2,000–3,000 Provenance: The Personal Rug Collection of Paul Watkins (1864-1931), President of the J. R. Watkins Company, 1911-1931, Winona, Minnesota; by descent to the current owners.

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36 Fine Senna Rug Persia, ca. 1875 8 ft. x 5 ft. $15,000–20,000 Provenance: A New York Collector.

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37 Senna Rainbow Silk Warp Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 6 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $8,000–12,000 Provenance: The Personal Rug Collection of Paul Watkins (1864-1931), President of the J. R. Watkins Company, 1911-1931, Winona, Minnesota; by descent to the current owners.

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38 Eagle Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 6 ft. 11 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. $10,000–15,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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39 Sewan Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 7 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. $4,000–6,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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40 Armenian Kilim ca. 1900, inscribed 10 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 8 in. $5,000–8,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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41 Caucasian Kilim last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 4 in. x 6 ft. 3 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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42 Silk Tabriz Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $5,000–10,000

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43 Manchester Kashan Tree of Life Inscription Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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44 Silk and Metal-Thread Kum Kapi Istanbul, Turkey, ca. 1920, possibly woven by Zareh Penyamin 6 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in. $10,000–20,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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45 Fine Turkish Silk Tree of Life Rug ca. 1900 6 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $3,000–5,000

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46 Baku Chila Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 10 ft. x 4 ft. $5,000–7,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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47 Zejwa Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 10 ft. x 3 ft. 4 in. $5,000–8,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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A CO L L E C TO R ’ S PA S S I O N The Steinberg Rug and Textile Collection Lots 48 – 86 It is an old story. This rug and textile collection began more than 30 years ago. After moving into a new home with my wife, Eve Kurtin, we purchased a small rug to cover the wood floor next to our bed. At the time I was and remain a practicing academic university-based oncologist and Eve (of blessed memory) worked in healthcare venture and private equity. Eve was more than satisfied with the little carpet we had purchased – it was colorful, soft underfoot, and it was just the right size for the space. But I had to find out more about this little rug that I saw every morning as I woke up and every night when I went to bed. Full admission, at the time and even now, I am an inveterate and incurable collector and art aficionado (living with African and Oceanic tribal art as well as Abstract Expressionist paintings – the kind the baby boomers like). So, with my cherished free time away from my medical practice I began to visit rug and textile stores and galleries, first in Los Angeles and then in the Bay Area. Early on I was fortunate to meet Michael Craycroft, Michael Andrews, and George Gilmore. I was introduced into the wonderful world of rug and textile collecting. I was hooked!

First, before I bought anything, I assembled a considerable personal library of books on the topic and read every Hali from cover to cover. With the help and advice of the three above-mentioned redoubtable dealers and others I began to collect. Initially, small tribal Baluch and Turkmen pieces. Over time, I became charmed by other genres include Caucasian, Chinese, Khotan, Turkish and later beautiful Suzani textiles. I even picked up a few Navaho blankets along the way (sorry, not for sale!).

With time and considerable expert guidance, I began to understand what attracted me to these woven beauties. While many collectors embraced the ethnographic aspects of textiles in every detail and nuance, that was not for me. What I loved and what drew me to own, collect, and live with these ‘objects of desire’ was their intrinsic beauty. Much of the fun of building the collection was, along the way, developing an understanding of the aesthetic components of what makes a good rug. For me, my initial impression of a new piece became a gestalt of a combination of color and design. Color was about clarity, variety, and how the various colors worked with one another. Design was about the overall beauty and artistic construction of the piece – Was the weaver skilled? Was the layout unambiguous? Was the piece comprehensible and uncluttered? And finally, how does the piece stack up against others of the same group? Of course, condition, materials, and age also factored in. Although age was not a primary consideration (some old rugs are simply ugly), as my aesthetic enhanced and the collection was refined, often the pieces in the collection became older representations of the type. All these components combined created the aesthetic sensibility that would be the driving theme of the collection. As with my other art collecting endeavors, I have often looked for examples that were among the best of their type. I must admit that I did not independently develop my aesthetic approach. Instead, the collection represents the collective advice and experience of the experts who guided me. My wife Eve was not a collector but an avid supporter of my habit, liked the way our house looked, and would admire her favorite examples every single day.

These pieces were so much a part of my family’s home environment and décor, interacting with the African and Oceanic tribal art as well as Ab-Ex paintings for the enjoyment of all who viewed them, and triggering more than a few conversations about the aesthetics and beauty of textile art. Though parting with this collection creates mixed emotions, I am pleased to have Grogan & Company guide my rugs and textiles to a new generation of discerning collectors.

– Michael L. Steinberg, M.D. Beverly Hills, CA, October 2025 48

48 Star Ushak Rug Anatolia, ca. 1800 6 ft. 11 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. $20,000–30,000

Literature: For similar examples, see: - McMullan, Joseph V., Islamic Carpets, New York, 1965, pl. 69.

- Herrmann, Eberhart, Seltene Orientteppiche VI, Munich, 1984, pl. 9.

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49 Two Medallion Bergamo Rug Anatolia, ca. 1800 7 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. $10,000–20,000

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Literature: For similar examples, see: - McMullan, Joseph V., Islamic Carpets, New York, 1965, pl. 104.

- Diamond, M. S., and Jean Mailey, Oriental Rugs in the Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1973, pl. 93.

50 Anatolian Coupled-Column Prayer Rug first half 19th century 5 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $10,000–15,000

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51 Caucasian “Cherkyze” Green Field Rug ca. 1850 8 ft. x 4 ft. $7,000–10,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Herrmann, Eberhart, Seltene Orientteppiche VII, Munich, 1985, pl. 23.

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52 Talish Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 7 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $5,000–7,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Eiland, Murray, Oriental Rugs from Pacific Collections, San Francisco, 1990, pl. 214b.

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53 Suzani Embroidery Shakhrisyabz, Emirate of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, mid 19th century 8 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 5 in. $25,000–50,000

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Literature: For similar examples, see: - Grube, Ernst J. Keshte, Central Asian Embroideries: The Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf Collection, New York, 2003, pl. 15.

- Grogan & Company, The Collection of Jeremy and Hanne Grantham, January 29, 2023, Lot 17.

54 Suzani Embroidery Uzbekistan, mid 19th century 8 ft. 5 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. $20,000–30,000

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55 Kazak Rug Caucasus, early 19th century 7 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 5 in. $5,000–10,000

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Literature: For similar examples, see: - Tschebull, Raoul, Kazak, New York, 1971, pl. 29.

- McMullan, Joseph V., Islamic Carpets, New York, 1965, pl. 49.

56 Pinwheel Kazak Caucasus, ca. 1850 7 ft. 2 in. x 6 ft. $20,000–30,000

Literature: For similar examples, see: - McMullan, Joseph V., Islamic Carpets, New York, 1965, pl. 53.

- Diamond, M.S., and Jean Mailey, Oriental Rugs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1973, pl. 178 (James F. Ballard gift).

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57 Tekke Torba Turkestan early 19th century 4 ft. 1 in. x 1 ft. 10 in. $15,000–25,000 Provenance: Myrna Bloom.

Literature: - Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs From Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 221.

- Mackie, Louise W., and Jon Thompson, Turkmen Tribal Carpets and Traditions, Washington D.C., 1980, pl. 37.

- For a similar example, see: Herrmann, Eberhart, Seltene Orientteppiche Vll, Munich, 1985, pl. 73.

58 Yomud Torba Turkestan mid 19th century 3 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 6 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: The Howard Risvold Collection.

Literature: Mackie, Louise W., and Jon Thompson, Turkmen Tribal Carpets and Traditions, Washington D.C., 1980, pl. 73.

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59 Tekke Torba Turkestan first half 19th century 3 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 5 in. $3,000–5,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Tsareva, Elena, Turkmen Carpets, Masterpieces of Steppe Art from the 16th to 19th Centuries: The Hoffmeister Collection, Stuttgart, 2011, pl. 53.

60 Turkoman Torba early 19th century with backing 4 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $5,000–10,000 Literature: For similar examples, see: - Mackie, Louise W. and Jon Thompson, Turkmen Tribal Carpets and Traditions, Washington D.C., 1980, pl. 61.

- Thompson, Jon, Timbuktu to Tibet, Exotic Rugs & Textiles From New York Collections, New York, 2008, pl. 35.

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61 Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century 4 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $5,000–8,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Kaffel, Ralph, Caucasian Prayer Rugs, London, 1998, pl. 11.

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62 Borjalou Kazak Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century 6 ft. 11 in. x 5 ft. 9 in. $10,000–20,000

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63 Ersari Chuval Turkestan, mid 19th century 4 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. $5,000–10,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Mackie, Louise W., and Jon Thompson, Turkmen Tribal Carpets and Traditions, Washington D.C., 1980, pl. 88.

64 Salor Sixteen Gul Chuval Turkestan, ca. 1800, or earlier 3 ft. x 4 ft. 5 in. $30,000–50,000 Literature: For similar examples, see: - Grogan & Company, The Kaffel Collection, Boston, January 21, 2024, Lot 201.

- Mackie, Louise W., and Jon Thompson, Turkmen Tribal Carpets and Traditions, Washington D.C., 1980, pl. 7.

- Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs From Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 201.

- Hoffmeister, Peter, Turkoman Carpets in Franconia, Edinburgh, 1980, pl. 58.

- Rageth, Jurg, Turkmen Carpets: A New Perspective, Basel, 2016, pl. 13, 14, and 15.

- Thompson, Jon, Timbuktu to Tibet, Exotic Rugs & Textiles from New York Collectors, New York, 2008, pl. 33.

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65 Chodor Chuval Turkestan, ca. 1800 3 ft. x 2 ft. 6 in. $3,000–5,000

66 Eagle II Yomud Nine Gul Chuval Turkestan, first half 19th century 2 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $5,000–10,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Pinner, Robert, and Murray L. Eiland, Jr., Between the Black Desert and the Red, Turkmen Carpets from the Wiedersperg Collection, San Francisco, 1999, pl. 30.

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67 Soumac Directional Medallion Bag Front Caucasus, ca. 1850 1 ft. 11 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $4,000–6,000 Literature: For similar examples, see: - Price, Collection of Dr. William, Bags 1991, March and September.

- Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs from Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 98.

68 Soumac Bag Front Caucasus, ca. 1850 2 ft. 1 in. x 1 ft. 11 in. $5,000–10,000 Literature: For similar examples, see: - Cassin, Jack, Soumac, Carpet and Cloth: Tribal Weavings of the Caucasus, New York, 1990, pl. 15.

- Frauenknecht, Bertram, Schahsavan Sumakh Taschen, 1993, pl. 20.

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69 Soumac Bag Caucasus, ca. 1850 1 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 7 in. $7,000–10,000 Literature: For similar examples, see: - Wertime, John T., Soumak Bags of Northwest Persia, London, 1998, pl. 55 and 56.

- Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs from Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl.101b.

70 Soumac Directional Medallion Bag Front Caucasus, ca. 1850 2 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 11 in. $4,000–8,000 Literature: For similar examples, see: - Price, Collection of Dr. William, Bags 1991, March and September.

- Wertime, John T., Soumak Bags of Northwest Persia, London, 1998, pl. 74.

- Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs from Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 98.

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71 Tekke Torba Turkestan, first half 19th century, with rare curled leaf border 3 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 5 in.

Provenance: Leigh and Sally Marsh.

Literature: Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs From Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 220.

$4,000–8,000

72 Tekke Six Gul Torba Turkestan, ca. 1850 1 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $4,000–8,000

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Literature: For similar examples, see: - Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs From Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 219.

- Mackie, Louise W., and Jon Thompson, Turkmen Tribal Carpets and Traditions, Washington D.C., 1980, pl. 35.

- Elmby, Hans, Antique Turkmen Carpets V, København, 2003, pl. 4.

73 Rare Salor Two Gul Wedding Trapping Turkestan, ca. 1800 2 ft. 8 in. x 7 ft. 6 in. $75,000–125,000 Literature: For similar examples, see: - Schürmann, Ulrich, Central Asian Rugs, Frankfurt, 1969, pl. 6.

- Herrmann, Eberhart, Seltene Orientteppiche VIII, Munich, 1986, pl. 101.

- Elmby, Hans, Antique Turkmen Carpets, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 10.

- Kendrick, A. F., and C. E. C. Tattersall, Hand-Woven Carpets, Oriental & European, London, 1922, pl. 178.

Notes: This important and beautiful example belongs to a select, highly sought-after group of Salor weavings known as kejebe-design wedding camel trappings. Examples are documented with one, two, and three güls.

The soft and luxurious pile of this trapping remains in wonderful condition. The color is the unique, clear pomegranate red associated with early Salor pieces, and the abundance of shimmering silk is remarkable. A comparable two-gül example, notable for its even more sparing use of silk, was advertised in Hali 3/2 (1980) and subsequently sold by Lefevre & Partners in London (May 1984).

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74 Tekke Striped Chuval Turkestan, ca. 1800 2 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $2,000–4,000 Literature: For similar examples, see: - Mackie, Louise W., and Jon Thompson, Turkmen Tribal Carpets and Traditions, Washington D.C., 1980, pl. 34.

- Rageth, Jurg, Turkmen Carpets: A New Perspective, Basel, 2016, pl. 65 and 66.

75 Tekke Mafrash Turkestan, first half 19th century 2 ft. 3 in. x 1 ft. $5,000–7,000 Provenance: Leigh and Sally Marsh.

Literature: Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs From Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 231.

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76 Tekke Twelve Gul Chuval Turkestan, first half 19th century 1 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. $5,000–8,000

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77 South Caucasian Rug ca. 1800 8 ft. x 4 ft. 6 in. $5,000–8,000

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78 Saryk Chuval Fragment Turkestan, first half 19th century 4 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 1 in.

Literature: For similar examples, see: - Thompson, J.M.A, and Andrei Andreyevich Bogolyubov, Carpets of Central Asia, Hampshire, England, 1973, pl. 2.

- Dodds, Dennis R., et al., Oriental Rugs From Atlantic Collections, Philadelphia, 1996, pl. 159.

$3,000–5,000

79 Arabatchi Sixteen Gul Trapping Turkestan, first half 19th century 1 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. $4,000–8,000

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80 Pair of Chinese Square Rugs ca. 1850 each: 2 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 4 in. $5,000–7,000

81 Pair of Soumac Diminutive Two Medallion Panels Caucasus, ca. 1850 each approx. 1 ft. x 1 ft. 2 in. $5,000–10,000 Provenance: The Collection of Thomas Baker.

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82 Pair of Soumac Beetle Bug Bags Caucasus, ca. 1850 3 ft. 11 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $10,000–15,000

Literature: For similar examples, see: - Price, Collection of Dr. William, Bags 1991, February.

- Wertime, John, Sumak Bags of Northwest Persia & Transcaucasia, London, 1998, pl. 71.

- Frauenknecht, Bertram, Schahsavan Sumakh Taschen, 1993, pl. 44-48.

83 Soumac Bag Front Caucasus, ca. 1850 1 ft. 10 in. x 1 ft. 8 in. $3,000–5,000

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84 Saryk Nine Gul Chuval Turkestan, ca. 1800 with cotton highlights 2 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. $5,000–10,000

85 Saryk Twelve Gul Chuval Turkestan, ca. 1850 with silk and cotton highlights 2 ft. 9 in. x 4 ft. 1 in. $5,000–10,000

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Literature: For a similar example, see: Pinner, Robert, and Murray L. Eiland, Jr., Between the Black Desert and the Red, Turkmen Carpets from the Wiedersperg Collection, San Francisco, 1999, pl. 69.

86 Anatolian Two Medallion Rug 19th century 6 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $8,000–12,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Hali 68, April/May 1993, p. 21.

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87 Tabriz Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 17 ft. x 11 ft. 4 in. $15,000–25,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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88 Fine Agra Mughal Design Carpet India, ca. 1900 23 ft. 3 in. x 12 ft. 2 in. $20,000–40,000

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89 Fine Tabriz Carpet Persia, ca. 1900 12 ft. 4 in. x 9 ft. 8 in. $10,000–20,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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90 Serapi Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 15 ft. 5 in. x 11 ft. $5,000–10,000 Provenance: Property of a Massachusetts Collector.

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91 The St. Olaf College Chinese “Hundred Antiques” Carpet ca. 1800 14 ft. x 5 ft. 5 in. $25,000–40,000 Provenance: The St. Olaf College Collection, Northfield, Minnesota; Skinner Auctioneers, March 28, 2015, Lot 150; a prominent New York Collector.

Literature: For a comprehensive essay on the “hundred antiques” carpets see: Franses, Michael, et al., Classical Chinese Carpets I, London, 2000, p. 57-81.

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92 Sultanabad Carpet Persia, ca. 1875 11 ft. 9 in. x 11 ft. 2 in. $2,000–4,000 Provenance: Stephen King Oriental Rugs; Property of a Boston Lady.

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93 Sultanabad Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 18 ft. 9 in. x 13 ft. 8 in. $15,000–25,000 Provenance: J. Namnoun Oriental Rugs, Hartford, CT; Property of a Beacon Hill, Boston Family.

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94 Kirman Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 17 ft. 2 in. x 12 ft. 9 in. $15,000–25,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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95 Bakshaish Tree Carpet Persia, ca. 1875 17 ft. 1 in. x 15 ft. 10 in. $20,000–40,000 Provenance: Dildarian Rugs, New York.

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96 Dabir Kashan Carpet Persia, first quarter 20th century 10 ft. 10 in. x 8 ft. 3 in. $7,000–10,000 Provenance: A New York Collector.

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97 Baktiari Gallery Carpet Persia, first quarter 20th century 14 ft. x 6 ft. 7 in. $2,000–3,000 Provenance: Stephen King Oriental Rugs; Property of a Boston Lady.

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98 Amritsar “Chintamani” Carpet India, last quarter 19th century 11 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: A prominent New York City Collection.

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99 Tabriz Carpet Persia, ca. 1900 12 ft. 9 in. x 7 ft. 5 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: A Rhode Island Gentleman.

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100 Kirman Signature Carpet Persia, ca. 1875 13 ft. x 10 ft. 7 in. $3,000–5,000

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101 Ushak Carpet Anatolia, ca. 1900 16 ft. x 13 ft. $15,000–25,000 Provenance: Dildarian Rugs, New York.

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102 Serapi Carpet Persia, ca. 1900 17 ft. 3 in. x 12 ft. 5 in. $8,000–12,000

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103 Bakshaish Carpet Persia, ca. 1875 13 ft. 5 in. x 10 ft. 7 in. $10,000–15,000 Provenance: Dildarian Rugs, New York.

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104 Bakshaish Carpet Persia, last quarter 19th century 14 ft. 3 in. x 12 ft. 3 in. $10,000–15,000 Provenance: Stephen King Oriental Rugs; Property of a Boston Lady.

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105 Northwest Persian Blossom Carpet ca. 1875 16 ft. x 6 ft. 3 in. $12,000–18,000 Provenance: Grogan & Company, Boston, January 30, 2022, Lot 71; a prominent New York Collector.

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106 Ushak Carpet Turkey, ca. 1900 10 ft. 3 in. x 7 ft. $5,000–7,000 Provenance: Dildarian Rugs, New York.

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107 Serapi Carpet Persia, ca. 1875 13 ft. 2 in. x 9 ft. 5 in. $2,000–4,000

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108 Perpedil Double Prayer Arch Rug Caucasus, first half 19th century 7 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $4,000–6,000 Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, December 1991; The Judy Smith Collection.

Literature: - Hali 61, February 1992, p.162.

- Kaffel, Ralph, Caucasian Prayer Rugs, London, 1999, pl. 49.

- Hali 110, May/June 2000, p. 123.

Exhibitions: Denver Art Museum, American Conference on Oriental Rugs, 1998.

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109 Konagkend Prayer Rug Caucasus, first half 19th century 4 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 1 in. $4,000–6,000 Provenance: Hagop Manoyan, 2003; The Judy Smith Collection.

Literature: For a similar example, see: Kaffel, Ralph, Caucasian Prayer Rugs, London, 1999, pl. 45 and 46.

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110 Shirvan Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 8 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $5,000–7,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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111 Fine Lesghi Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 9 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 7 in. $6,000–10,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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112 Qashqai Kashkuli Millefleur Prayer Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 8 ft. x 5 ft. $5,000–7,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Opie, James, Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia, Portland, 1981, p. 15.

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113 Qashqai Kashkuli Millefleur Prayer Rug Persia, dated 1323 (1905) 7 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 1 in. $5,000–7,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Opie, James, Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia, Portland, 1981, p. 15.

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114 Kuba Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 with stylized leaf and palmette design 6 ft. x 3 ft. 6 in. $2,000–4,000 Provenance: Skinner Auctioneers, December 1986; The Judy Smith Collection.

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115 Fereghan Flowering Vase Rug Persia, ca. 1875 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 3 in. $3,000–5,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Antique Oriental Carpets from Austrian Collections, Vienna, 1986, pl. 71.

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116 Tree Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 10 ft. 6 in. x 6 ft. $5,000–10,000 Provenance: The Collection of a Connecticut Gentleman.

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117 Bergamo Rug Anatolia, ca. 1850 8 ft. x 4 ft. 10 in.

Literature: For a similar example, see: McMullan, Joseph V., Islamic Carpets, New York, 1965, pl. 99.

$4,000–6,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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118 Qashqai Medallion Rug Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $2,000–3,000 Literature: For a similar example, see: Opie, James, Tribal Rugs of Southern Persia, Portland, Oregon, 1981, p. 17.

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119 Afshar Rug Persia, ca. 1900 4 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. $2,000–4,000 Provenance: The Personal Rug Collection of Paul Watkins (1864-1931), President of the J. R. Watkins Company, 1911-1931, Winona, Minnesota; by descent to the current owners.

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120 Senna Kilim Persia, ca. 1900 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,000–4,000

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121 Fine Senna Kilim Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 11 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $2,500–3,500

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122 Tabriz Prayer Rug Persia, ca. 1900 5 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $2,000–3,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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123 Tabriz Rug Persia, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 7. in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,000–3,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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124 Caucasian Kilim ca. 1875 7 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. $2,500–4,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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125 Caucasian Kilim last quarter 19th century 11 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft. 3 in. $3,000–4,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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126 Serapi Rug Persia, ca. 1875 6 ft. x 4 ft. 8 in. $2,000–3,000

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127 Lori Pambak Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 7 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. $5,000–7,000

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128 Brussels Millefleur Tapestry Panel 15th/16th century depicting a rabbit and a lamb 2 ft. x 2 ft. 9 in.

129 Flemish Tapestry 17th century depicting King David 3 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. 3 in.

$4,000–6,000

$3,000–5,000

Provenance: A New York Collector.

Provenance: A New York Collector.

130 Brussels Tapestry 16th/17th century depicting David presenting the head of Goliath to King Saul 7 ft. 7 in. x 9 ft. 6 in. $2,000–4,000 Provenance: Property of a Virginia Collector.

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131 Kuba Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 8 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 11 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: Sotheby's New York, December 7, 2010, Lot 48.

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132 Akstafa Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 8 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $4,000–6,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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133 Shirvan Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: A Massachusetts Collector.

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134 Fine Shirvan Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 6 ft. x 4 ft. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: Rodney McDonald, Rochester, New York; A Massachusetts Collector.

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135 Karagashli Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 6 ft. 5 in. x 3 ft. 9 in. $5,000–8,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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136 Shirvan Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 8 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. $5,000–7,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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137 Kizil Ayak Rug Central Asia, ca. 1875 9 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $2,000–3,000 Notes: This narrow corridor rug was intended for urban use and most likely made for the urban elite. It can be considered a Kizil Ayak rug, a subgroup of the larger Ersari tribe. The compartmented primary border and finely spun cream colored wool warps are both common features of Kizil Ayak rugs, while the color choice, with madder red, clear orange/red, and indigo blue, suggests a middle Amu Darya region origin. Meanwhile, there is the suggestion of the influence of Beshir weavers in the small design elements surrounding the medallions.

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138 Beshir Rug Central Asia, ca. 1875 11 ft. 7 in. x 6 ft. $5,000–10,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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139 Salor 'Curled-Leaf' Trapping Central Asia, mid 19th century 1 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 3 in.

Provenance: The Personal Rug Collection of Paul Watkins (1864-1931), President of the J. R. Watkins Company, 1911-1931, Winona, Minnesota; by descent to the current owners.

$2,000–4,000

140 Chodor Kapanuk Central Asia, ca. 1875 4 ft. 5 in. x 2 ft. 8 in. $2,000–3,000

Provenance: Sotheby's New York, December 13, 1996, Lot 81; Grogan & Company, The Kaffel Collection, January 21, 2024, Lot 209; A Massachusetts Collector.

Literature: Hali 91, Auction Price Guide, Hali Publications Ltd: London, 1997, p. 158.

Exhibitions: Ralph & Linda Kaffel, Seattle, Washington, American Conference on Oriental Rugs 7: 'Cedar Chest' Session, March 2004.

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141 Ghiordes Prayer Rug Anatolia, ca. 1875 6 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $2,000–3,000 Provenance: A Massachusetts Collector.

142 Baktiari Cypress Tree Rug Persia, first quarter 20th century 7 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $2,000–3,000

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143 Kaitag Embroidery Caucasus, mid 19th century 3 ft. 2 in. x 1 ft. 10 in. $5,000–10,000

144 Ottoman Bohca 18th century 4 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 7 in. $5,000–8,000

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145 Kaitag Embroidery Daghestan, Caucasus, mid 19th century 3 ft. 1 in. x 2 ft. 1 in. $5,000–7,000 Provenance: Property of a New York Collector.

146 Ottoman Bohca ca. 1800 4 ft. x 3 ft. 5 in. $5,000–10,000 Provenance: The Collection of Julia and Doug Bailey.

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147 Cloudband Kazak Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 7 ft. 7 in. x 3 ft. 11 in. $4,000–5,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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148 Kazak Rug Caucasus, first half 19th century 7 ft. 5 in. x 4 ft. 4 in. $3,000–5,000 Provenance: A prominent New York Collector.

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149 Soumac Large Pattern Holbein Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 6 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $4,000–6,000

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150 Soumac Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 10 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $2,000–3,000

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151 Kuba Prayer Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 5 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. $2,000–3,000

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152 Karagashli Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 6 ft. 1 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $2,000–4,000

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153 Bidjar Rug Persia, ca. 1875 7 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $2,000–4,000 Provenance: The personal collection of Yadid Dardashti.

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154 Verneh Bird Rug Caucasus, altered date, likely 1327 (1908) 6 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. $2,000–4,000

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THE PERSONAL COLLECTION of Julien Lafayette Taibi Lots 155 – 176

My love for rugs began in my teenage years, during a summer job at a rug gallery in Paris. I had taken the job simply to afford a vacation in the south of France, yet it turned out to be the start of a lifelong journey.

I was already surrounded by art, paintings, sculpture, architecture, but rugs, to me, had been utilitarian, objects of function rather than expression. That perception shifted when I discovered the hidden language within their designs, a system of symbols carrying meaning across cultures and centuries. With the guidance of mentors, among them professor Klaus Brisch, then curator of the Islamic Museum in Berlin, I began to see rugs not just as art, but as metaphysical maps, woven expressions of theology, philosophy, and human experience. Rugs continue to be my medium of exploration, connecting people, stories, and ideas through the quiet eloquence of thread and pattern. Forty-five years later, I remain fascinated by the art form, though it is the time in my life that deaccessioning makes sense. I am pleased to be working with Grogan & Company to bring my collection to auction: may these rugs bring joy to the generations of owners ahead.

– Julien Lafayette Taibi Chestnut Hill, MA, November 2025

155 Caucasian Rug early 19th century 6 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. $4,000–6,000

140 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

156 Anatolian Yatak 19th century 7 ft. x 7 ft. $5,000–8,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 141

157 Avar Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century 4 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. $4,000–6,000

142 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

158 Shirvan Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 5 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $4,000–6,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 143

159 Zakatala Rug Caucasus, mid 19th century 6 ft. x 5 ft. $5,000–8,000

144 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

160 Sewan Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 7 ft. 10 in. x 5 ft. 9 in. $4,000–6,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 145

161 Shulaver Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 10 ft. 1 in. x 5 ft .2 in. $3,000–5,000

146 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

162 Rare Karabagh Rug Caucasus, last quarter 19th century 10 ft. x 7 ft. $5,000–10,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 147

163 Yomud Main Carpet Turkestan, ca. 1850 9 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. $3,000–5,000

148 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

164 Yomud Main Carpet Turkestan, ca. 1875 10 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 4 in. $2,000–4,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 149

165 Tree Kazak Rug Caucasus, dated 1330 (1911) 8 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 8 in. $3,000–5,000

150 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

166 Eagle Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 8 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $5,000–7,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 151

167 Mudjar Prayer Rug Anatolia, ca. 1875 5 ft. x 4 ft. $5,000–10,000

152 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

168 Karabagh Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 7 ft. x 4 ft. $3,000–5,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 153

169 Kusum Ushag Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 7 ft. 6 in. x 4 ft. 6 in. $4,000–6,000

154 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

170 Cloudband Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 9 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. $4,000–6,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 155

171 Zejwa Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 9 ft. x 4 ft. 9 in. $4,000–6,000

156 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

172 Kazak Rug Caucasus, ca. 1875 7 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. $5,000–7,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 157

173 Shirvan Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 9 ft. 8 in. x 4 ft. $4,000–6,000

158 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

174 Shirvan Eye Dazzler Rug Caucasus, ca. 1900 8 ft. x 3 ft. 10 in. $5,000–7,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 159

175 Beshir Main Carpet Central Asia, ca. 1875 10 ft. x 5 ft. 2 in. $4,000–6,000

160 T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N

176 Isphahan Prayer Rug Persia, first quarter 19th century silk foundation 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 5 in. $5,000–7,000

T H E T A I B I C O L L E C T I O N 161

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For those eligible, a Massachusetts exemption number may be applied for prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

15. Shipping. No lots shall be delivered to or collected by the Purchaser until payment in full of the purchase price and all applicable taxes and charges.

All lots must be picked up by the Purchaser or the Purchaser’s shipper within twenty (20) business days following the close of the auction. Property not removed from the gallery within twenty (20) days will be sent to our warehouse where storage fees may be assessed at the then prevailing rate. We may provide names of packing and shipping agents and you may arrange for service by one of those agents or one of your own choosing to pack and ship the winning lots.

Grogan & Co. will not pack or ship; providing names of packing and shipping agents is done as a convenience for our customers and Grogan & Co. shall have no responsibility or liability for loss or damage of property shipped to Purchasers. We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers of purchased lots, whether or not recommended by us. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the Purchaser. Without limiting the foregoing, in no event will we be liable for damage to glass or frames, regardless of the cause. If property remains in our warehouse on the third anniversary of the close of the auction, we retain the right to resell, as agent for the Purchaser, any such unshipped property, or send the property to another auctioneer for resale. We will send the proceeds of any resale, less any commissions and fees, by mail to the Purchaser’s last known address.

16. Remedies for Breach. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with by a winning bidder, in addition to other remedies available by law, including without limitation the right to hold the winning bidder liable for the total purchase price, we, at our option, may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the winning bidder or (b) resell the property at public auction without reserve or minimum selling price, and the winning bidder will be liable for any deficiency and costs, including handling charges, expenses of both sales, the commission on both sales at regular rates, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In the event of breach by internet bidders of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, Grogan & Co. may file a Non-Paying Bidder Alert to Bidsquare, Invaluable and/or LiveAuctioneers.

Grogan & Co. reserves the right to impose a carrying charge of 1.5% per month on past due accounts. Purchasers agree to pay reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred to collect past due accounts.

17. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY OF CONSIGNOR OR US, OUR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS, TO A PURCHASER FOR ANY BREACH, ACT, OMISSION, OR CLAIM OF ANY NATURE, WITH RESPECT TO AN ITEM PURCHASED, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE ACTUALLY PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THE ITEM. In no event shall the consignor or us, our officers, employees and agents, have any liability under any circumstances for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages (including, without limitation, for loss of profits or revenue, costs of obtaining alternative property, claims of customers of Purchaser or otherwise), whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, arising out of, resulting from or in any way relating to the property purchased, or its purchase, sale, delivery or non-delivery. In no event shall consignor or us, our officers, employees and agents, be liable for any claims related to the errors, acts,

omissions, websites, or technology of the bidding software.

18. LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 20, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED, AND ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD, “AS IS” WITH NO GUARANTIES OR WARRANTIES OF ANY TYPE. NEITHER THE CONSIGNOR NOR US, OUR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS, MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, NOR DO ANY OF THE FOREGOING ASSUME ANY LIABILITY OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DESCRIPTION, SIZE, GRADING, QUALITY, ATTRIBUTION, GENUINENESS, AUTHENTICITY, PROVENANCE, AGE, CONDITION, MATERIALS, AUTHORSHIP, COMPLETENESS, DAMAGE, REPAIR, RESTORATION, ESTIMATE OF VALUE OR ANY OTHER FEATURE. NEITHER THE CONSIGNOR NOR US, OUR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CORRECTNESS OF ANY STATEMENT OF WHATEVER KIND CONCERNING ANY LOT, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OR FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN DESCRIPTION OR FOR ANY FAULTS OR DEFECTS IN ANY PROPERTY. THE PURCHASER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING AND RELATED THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE GRADING, QUALITY, DESCRIPTION, CONDITION, AUTHENTICITY, AND PROVENANCE OF A LOT. 19. All Sales Final. Items are sold with all faults and are not returnable for any reason except as set forth in the following Section 20.

20. Limited Rescission Right. If within fourteen (14) days of the sale of any lot, the Purchaser gives notice in writing to us that the lot is counterfeit and within ten (10) days after such notice, the Purchaser, at Purchaser’s sole cost, risk, and expense, returns the lot to us in the same condition as when sold, and demonstrates to our satisfaction that the lot is a counterfeit, we will refund the purchase price.

21. Severability. No invalidity or partial invalidity or unenforceability of any provision provided herein shall affect or impair the validity of enforceability of any other provision hereof. If any provision or portion thereof of the Terms and Conditions of Sale shall be void, unlawful or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision or portion thereof shall be deemed deleted and severed from the remaining provisions, and shall not affect the enforceability or validity of any of the remaining provisions.

22. Jurisdiction; Governing Law. These Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the Purchaser’s and our respective rights and obligation hereunder shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By bidding at an auction whether present in person or by agent, order bid, telephone, or other means, you shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the state courts, and the federal courts sitting in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In any litigation between us and any Bidders (whether or not the Purchaser) the prevailing party shall be awarded full reimbursement of its actual paid legal fees in connection with the dispute.

23. No Assignment. Unless Grogan & Co. consents in writing, you may not assign your rights or any of your obligations relating to an auction or other sale

by Grogan & Co. Any assignment without Grogan & Co.’s written consent will be void.

24. No Waiver. The failure of Grogan & Co. hereto to exercise any right, power or remedy provided hereunder or otherwise available in respect hereof at law or in equity, or to insist upon compliance by any other party hereto with its obligations hereunder, and any custom or practice of the parties at variance with the terms hereof, shall not constitute a waiver by such Grogan & Co. of its right to exercise any such or other right, power or remedy or to demand such compliance.

25. BY BIDDING AT AN AUCTION, WHETHER IN PERSON OR BY AGENT, PROXY, ABSENTEE BID, TELEPHONE, OR OTHERWISE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.

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