Bidspirit auction | Fine Antique Kum Kapi silk

Fine Antique Kum Kapi silk & Metallic Thread Rug with Seljuk Design, Istanbul - 6 ft x 4 ft 2 in - Curated collection of antique, vintage and modern rugs Fine Antique Kum Kapi silk & Metallic Thread Rug with Seljuk-Inspired Design, Istanbul Size: 6 ft x 4 ft 2 in (1.83 m x 1.27 m) Provenance: From a collection of an Istanbul collector A fine Kum Kapi silk rug inspired by the powerful geometric vocabulary of medieval Seljuk carpets. Woven in Istanbul, Kum Kapi rugs represent one of the most technically ambitious traditions of late-Ottoman and early-Turkish workshop production. The design revisits the bold medallions, angular ornament, and strongly defined borders associated with early Anatolian carpets, translating them through a more refined workshop technique. Condition: Please contact our rug experts at auction@nazmiyal.com or call us for any questions you may have at 212.545.8029. Please note that all lots are sold ”AS IS. ” Condition reports are given as a courtesy to our clients and shall not be deemed as a guarantee of the lot's condition, quality, and authenticity. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition. Dimensions: 72 x 50 x 0.5 in Weight: 16 lb