TEKKE BOKHARA ORIENTAL RUG, NORTHEAST PERSIAN.

Early 20th century. Three rows of nine Turkoman guls on a brick red ground within a main border of ivory and blue/black star guls within multiple candy cane and tarantula devices. SIZE: 3′ 6″ x 4′ 6″. PROVENANCE: Downeast Maine home, descendant of Knud Rasmussen, famous Danish arctic explorer whose “greatest achievement” was the massive Fifth Thule Expedition (1921–1924) being sold unreserved. CONDITION: General even wear, area of wear showing foundation in one quadrant together with a line of foundation showing at mid point of rug. Colors remain strong and vibrant, some losses to end fringe and conforming guard borders, otherwise good. 51323-13 (500-700) – Lot 2125

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2125	$847.00	TEKKE BOKHARA ORIENTAL RUG, NORTHEAST PERSIAN. Early 20th century. Three rows of nine Turkoman guls on a brick red ground within a main border of ivory and blue/black star guls within multiple candy cane and tarantula devices. SIZE: 3′ 6″ x 4′ 6″. PROVENANCE: Downeast Maine home, descendant of Knud Rasmussen, famous Danish arctic explorer whose “greatest achievement” was the massive Fifth Thule Expedition (1921–1924) being sold unreserved. CONDITION: General even wear, area of wear showing foundation in one quadrant together with a line of foundation showing at mid point of rug. Colors remain strong and vibrant, some losses to end fringe and conforming guard borders, otherwise good. 51323-13 (500-700) – Lot 2125 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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TEKKE BOKHARA ORIENTAL RUG, NORTHEAST PERSIAN.