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Lot 49
A PAIR OF CHINESE ANCESTOR PORTRAITS The male and female figure seated, in full robes, with Civil rank badge, before a painted screen and on a floral decorated carpet, ink and colour on silk, 99 x 62cm, 152 x 80cm framed Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
Lot 411
A CAUCASIAN DRAGON FRAGMENTARY CARPET 17TH CENTURY Approximately 362 x 267cm This large and early fragmentary rug represents the village carpet-weaving tradition of the Caucasus that was contemporaneous with court production in Ottoman Turkey and Safavid Iran. While rugs produced in royal workshops had flowing, floral patterns, those from provincial weaving areas such as the southern Caucasus retained a strongly geometric character. The motif of highly stylised dragons, which are depicted here, gave the name "Dragon Carpet" to this type of rug which was produced in Trans-Caucasia. The design of 'Dragon' carpets consists of a field pattern composed of pointed, serrated leaves forming intersecting lozenges, which alternately contain palmettes and dragons or stylized animal figures. The most archaic of the 'Dragon' carpets include dragon motifs with birds and running animals relatively naturalistically drawn and either alone or in confronting pairs facing a tree. The Graf carpet, originally found in a Damascene mosque, now in the Islamiches Museum, Berlin, is thought to be the oldest example of this type, see Serare Yetkin, Early Caucasian Carpets in Turkey, Vol. II, London, 1978, p. 8, fig. 118. Animals in combat, and dragons less frequently, were popular motifs in late sixteenth and early seventeenth-century Persian courtly carpets and it is probable that Caucasian 'Dragon' carpets were modelled on these refined prototypes. For related examples at auction, see: Christie's, London, 31 March 2022, lot 187 Christie's, London, 27 April 2017, lot 217 Sotheby's, London, 10 June 2020, lot 270 See also: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, Accession No: 22.100.122 The Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon (Inv. T96) Condition Report: Lined, cobbled repairs secured and sewn onto lining.Reduced in length - approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of original size.End borders later and fadedFull of repairs and patches. Pieced together from fragments of other parts of the same carpet.Side borders would originally have been slightly wider.Overall fragile, not suitable to put on the floorMagnificent scale and drawing. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 416
A LOUIS XIV EBONISED BEECH SIDE CHAIR LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY The seat upholstered with close nailed carpet 111cm high, 50cm wide, 58cm deep Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use Old splits and cracksChips and lossesWear to the upholstery, as catalogued this is associated carpet fragment that has been well applied to the frame - there are some old holes revealing a Hessian under-layer in placesSigns of old woodworm and associated losses Rubbing and wear to the ebonised surface down to underlying wood layer. Overall solid and stablePlease see additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 440
AN USHAK 'STAR' CARPET LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY Approximately 350 x 184cm With a design of repeating star-shaped medallions set against a background of floral vines, 'Star Ushak' carpets were highly prized, particularly amongst the European ruling elites, from the early 16th century. The design is thought to have evolved from motifs used in architectural tiles produced by Ottoman court workshops of the 15th century, and it is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive and beautiful found in surviving 'classical' period Ottoman and Safavid rugs. 'Star' Ushak carpets appear in the work of many European artists of the 16th and 17th centuries, first appearing under the throne of the Venetian Doge in Paris Bordone's 1534 painting'Fisherman Presenting a Ring to the Doge Gradenigo' (Galleria dell'Accademia, Venice). Perhaps most famously, however, Henry VIII is depicted standing on a 'Star' Ushak carpet in portraits by both Hans Holbein and Hans Eworth. Surviving 'Star' carpets are rare and as highly prized as ever by museums and private collectors alike. It is therefore remarkable to see two good and complete examples in the Robert Kime collection (see also lot 483). For similar examples at auction, see: Christie's, London, 12 May 2016, lot 252 Christie's, London, 28 October 2021, lot 128 Sotheby's, London, 23 April 2018, lot 38 Sotheby's, New York, 25 November 2008, lot 100 Condition Report: Pile worn to knot heads in many places, with foundation exposed in areas. Substantial areas have been restored with re-weaves and other repairs..Selvages not original.Both ends substantially rewoven. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 483
AN USHAK 'STAR' CARPET ANATOLIA, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY Approximately 322 x 170cm See footnote for lot 40 Condition Report: Pile - uneven wear, foundation exposed in places. Extensive areas of re-weave and other scattered areas of re-piling.Ends - substantially re-wovenSides - rewoven outer guard stripes and sections of main border. Selvages replaced. Please see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 580
TWO ANATOLIAN TULU RUGS CIRCA 1920 184 x 130cm Condition Report: First carpet : Pile has some uneven wear particularly along one side, with the brown wool partially corroded. Otherwise there are some uneven loss to both ends and the salvages a little worn with some loss . Second carpet: Heavy uneven wear with the foundation exposed in numerous places. There is some spots of re-piling . The sides are damaged and have uneven loss. A stain to the red approximately 15 x 15cm. Good vegetable dyes, probably late 19th century example. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 596
A CAUCASIAN FRAGMENTARY CARPET OF 'HARSHANG' OR 'BLOSSOM' DESIGN FIRST HALF 18TH CENTURY Approximately 465 x 179cm This beautiful carpet, woven with exceptionally lustrous wool, retains extraordinary depth of colour. The "Harshang' design, with repeating large-scale flowers and angular leaves, was widely used in the Caucasus, Trans-Caucasus and North West Persia during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is also known as the 'Blossom' or 'Crab' design. This particular example is likely to have come from the Karabagh area of the southern Caucasus. For related examples please see: Sotheby's, London, 16 October 2002, lot 48 Sotheby's, London, 4 October 2000, lot 81 Christie's, London, 25 April 2002, lot 41 Condition Report: Sewn on to red linen/cotton backing material.Extant areas mostly in good pile. Old moth damageNumerous holes, some big. End border missing, but rug mostly complete. Probably just a small portion of the field missing.Retaining wonderful depth of colour. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 667
AN EAST CAUCASIAN FRAGMENTARY CARPET OF 'HARSHANG' OR 'BLOSSOM' DESIGN 17TH/18TH CENTURY Approximately 285 x 198cm The fine weave and minor border design of the early and rare carpet suggest an eastern Caucasian origin. The main border design is, however, very unusual and particularly beautiful. Condition Report: Rug reduced in size with later, faded border at one end. Pile is heavily worn with numerous restorations, and patches taken from removed sections of the same carpet. Sides: guard stripes mostly not original and faded. Ends: one end completely rewoven, the other with outer guard stripe partially rewoven. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 675
AN ISFAHAN FRAGMENTARY CARPET CENTRAL PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY Approximately 240 x 302cm A large section from a grand and early carpet from the looms of Isfahan. The large scale of the palmettes in both the field and border, together with their sophisticated, curvilinear drawing, are illustrative of Persian carpet design at its most confident, which coincided with the pinnacle of Safavid power during the late 16th and 17th centuries. For related examples at auction, see: Christie's, London, 18th October 2001, lot 257 Christie's, London, 18th October 2016, lot 49Saleroom notice:Bidders are advised that some countries prohibit or restrict the import of Iranian-origin "works of conventional craftsmanship". For example, the USA prohibits the import of this type of property. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to familiarise themselves prior to bidding with the laws of the country they intend to import the lots. We will not be able to cancel your purchase if your lot may not be exported, imported or it is seized for any reason by a government authority. Condition Report: Comprising a large fragment from what would have been a substantial carpet at least 4m in length. The pile is heavily and unevenly worn . With numerous holes patches and restorations. The patches are likely to be removed sections from the same carpet. The whole piece is sewn down on linen backing and overall it is in quite a fragile state. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 683
AN ENGLISH AXMINSTER CARPET 19TH CENTURY Approximately 466 x 404cm Saleroom notice: The catalogue entry now reads 'AN ENGLISH AXMINSTER CARPET 19TH CENTURY ' This carpet is now thought to have been woven in Pondicherry, in south eastern India, during the mid 19th century as it has come to light that a carpet of the same design was sold by Lyon & Turnbull in February 2021. This latter carpet was commissioned for Penicuik House as a gift for the 6th Baronet of Penicuik by one of his sons, who was serving in the 4th Madras Calvalry. By family repute there were two carpets made, and it is probable that the Kime example is the second carpet, due to the highly unusual nature of its design. Condition Report: Reduced in length and widthHeavily worn and restored. Repiling, areas of flat-stitching, some splits and holes Browns particularly restored with flat-stitching and re-piling.Overall in need of some restoration before use on the floor.The underside has been later fabric backed, this obscured the knots and weave of the rug and knot-count cannot be given for this rug. Please see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 692
A SMYRNA CARPET WESTERN ANATOLIA, 18TH CENTURY Approximately 590 x 355cm This large carpet is from a group of Anatolian carpets made popular in Europe by the Dutch during the 17th and early 18th century, and many carpets of this design appear in Dutch Old Master paintings. They are characterised by their 'all-over' designs of very large palmettes and it is probable that they are the precursors to the large Oushak carpets that became very fashionable in Europe and America during the 19th century (and remain so to this day). It is also likely that the carpets were not made in Smyrna, now known as Izmir, an important city on the Aegean coast, but became known by that name as they were traded from there. It is more likely that their origin was indeed Oushak or the surrounding area due to the structural and atheistic similarities that they exhibit. For a related example at auction, see: Christie's, London, The Davide Halevim Collection, 14 February 2001, lot 52 Condition Report: Pile generally good with scattered repairs. Overall wear to knotheads. Ends restored with rewoven kilim finishes.Sidecords laterHole to one end which needs attention and a few other small holes but overall in a good state for its age. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 135
A large selection of bronze and bronzed metal presse-papiers and figuresTo include; a gilt bronze figure of a child lying on a carpet, on a green marble base; two seated fox terriers; a resin composite model of a sleeping retriever; a pair of bronze paperweights depicting a smiling and a crying baby, one indistinctly signed 'A - GOA?'; a bronze model of a greyhound; a bronze model of a Pharoah hound; and a reproduction oil lamp after the antique, the Pharoah hound: 24cm wide, 13cm deep, 13.5cm high (9in wide, 5in deep, 5in high) (9)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 101
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY OPEN ARMCHAIR LATE 19TH CENTURY Upholstered in 19th century machine loomed carpet 95cm high, 67cm wide, 81cm deep Together with a matching cushion 52cm x 38cm Condition Report: Overall there are some scratches, marks, knocks, cracks, abrasions and repairs consistent with age and use.There are some losses, restorations and observations including:The upholstery is 19th century, but not original to the chair. There are upholstery tack holes to the frame from previous upholstery. The fabric has worn bare in some areas and torn to the arms, some holes and some stitched repairs.The back legs have spliced repairs.The cushion and narrow rectangular panel of fabric are worn nearly bare with some holes and worn scallop fringing.Please see the additional condition report photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
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