Bidspirit auction | A FINE AND RARE LATE

A FINE AND RARE LATE 19TH CENTURY KAZAK RUG - The dark blue field with an allover design of scattered hooked polychrome medallions , stepped and shield palmettes, supported by flower heads, surrounded by a red and blue medacyl reciprocal border. A fascinating unique rug defined by the presence of various stylised flora form of varying sizes scattered randomly throughout the main field. There is no sense of order or formality but the overall visual effect is impressive, compounded by the saturated dyes and the harmonic application of colours. Formality is restored by the presence of the finely drawn red and blue reciprocal border, which, in itself is unusual since this frequently seen style of border is normally applied as narrow secondary guard borders in Caucasian rugs. It is seen as a main border from time to time in rugs woven in East Turkestan. Measures approximately 95 x 46 inches; 7ft.11 inches x 3ft.10in; 241 x 117cm. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Measures approximately 95 x 46 inches; 7ft.11 inches x 3ft.10in; 241 x 117cm. Condition Sound overall condition. Sides good, ends good, short fringe ends extant. Soft lustrous wool pile good, negligible wear. See pictures. Provenance The Estate Collection of John Adair Jr. Atchison, Kansas and Tokyo, Japan