Sunday, August 21, 2022
LOT #393

Persian Rug and Bag Assortment

(7) items including (2) prayer style rugs having abstract geometric designs; a salt bag (64-inches by 36.5-inches); a geometric abstract in hues of mauve, cream and red on a cream field, fringe; a geometric abstract in hues of orange, white and brown on a blue field, fringe (59.5-inches by 36-inches, no fringe), a mat having an abstract geometric pattern in hues of yellow, white and black on a brown field, fringe (29-inches by 32-inches, no fringe) and a prayer style rug in hues wine, gold and black on a cream field (50-inches by 40-inches, no fringe); an Afshar style geometric motif in hues of red, blue and black on a cream field, fringe (36-inches by 64-inches); a prayer style rug in hues of black, orange and grey on a tan field, fringe (29-inches by 32-inches); an abstract geometric in hues of cream and blue on an orange field (63-inches by 31-inches no fringe)

Estimate: $300 - $600

Hammer Price: $175

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Width: 46 inches, Length: 54 inches (average for prayer rugs no fringe)

Condition: Good to Fair, light to heavy wear; several areas of heavier wear with white foundation becoming visible; some stains and discoloration; fabric damage; fraying edges; dirt accumulation; fringe damage over all

Disclaimers: production flaws and color variations consistent with this form of weaving; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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