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Star Kazak
New
215 x 169 cm (7' 1" x 5' 7")
Caucasus, second half 19th century
Condition: good for its age, good pile, partial corroded dark brown, both ends incomplete, several old repairs
Warp: wool, weft: wool, pile: wool
In his book "Carpets from the Caucasus", the German "carpet guru" Ulrich Schürmann wrote the following about a Kazak:
"The fiery intensity of the colors and the patterns, which could almost be called abstract, are unsurpassed in their barbaric beauty." The esteem for this group of rugs, now known as Star Kazaks, has not changed since then. They are among the most sought-after of all Caucasian carpets.
In Hali 3/1, on pages 17 - 26, Michael Franses and Robert Pinner divided the 18 known pieces at the time into four subgroups, which differ mainly in their borders. The largest group in terms of numbers is Group C, to which this piece also belongs.
The field pattern of these pieces is, in principle, always the same, yet the overall impression can be completely different.
Some appear quite rigid and reveal little of the ground, while others seem dynamic and full of tension. There is little doubt as to which group our rug belongs.
In most cases, two red octagons are visible alongside one whole and two truncated, usually halved, blue stars. The design should, however, be understood as an all-over pattern, and this is particularly beautifully demonstrated here, as the upper star is fully visible.
In his magnificent book "Orient Stars," collector Heinrich Kirchheim analyzed the pattern on pages 31 - 33 and compared it to Azerbaijani silk embroideries. Had he been familiar at the time with the embroidery we sold on November 16, 2019, as Lot 27, it would certainly have been mentioned in the article as well. See also Hali 209, pages 88 - 91, on the subject of the pattern.
Even though more than 18 examples are known today, such a rug - especially when it is drawn in an expressive and dynamic manner - can be described as highlight of any collection.
Estimate: € 20000 - 30000
Caucasus, second half 19th century
Condition: good for its age, good pile, partial corroded dark brown, both ends incomplete, several old repairs
Warp: wool, weft: wool, pile: wool
In his book "Carpets from the Caucasus", the German "carpet guru" Ulrich Schürmann wrote the following about a Kazak:
"The fiery intensity of the colors and the patterns, which could almost be called abstract, are unsurpassed in their barbaric beauty." The esteem for this group of rugs, now known as Star Kazaks, has not changed since then. They are among the most sought-after of all Caucasian carpets.
In Hali 3/1, on pages 17 - 26, Michael Franses and Robert Pinner divided the 18 known pieces at the time into four subgroups, which differ mainly in their borders. The largest group in terms of numbers is Group C, to which this piece also belongs.
The field pattern of these pieces is, in principle, always the same, yet the overall impression can be completely different.
Some appear quite rigid and reveal little of the ground, while others seem dynamic and full of tension. There is little doubt as to which group our rug belongs.
In most cases, two red octagons are visible alongside one whole and two truncated, usually halved, blue stars. The design should, however, be understood as an all-over pattern, and this is particularly beautifully demonstrated here, as the upper star is fully visible.
In his magnificent book "Orient Stars," collector Heinrich Kirchheim analyzed the pattern on pages 31 - 33 and compared it to Azerbaijani silk embroideries. Had he been familiar at the time with the embroidery we sold on November 16, 2019, as Lot 27, it would certainly have been mentioned in the article as well. See also Hali 209, pages 88 - 91, on the subject of the pattern.
Even though more than 18 examples are known today, such a rug - especially when it is drawn in an expressive and dynamic manner - can be described as highlight of any collection.
Estimate: € 20000 - 30000