Tekke "Animal Tree" Engsi

Description:

Tekke "Animal Tree" Engsi, West Turkestan, mid-19th century, the red field divided into four panels of navy "tuning fork" devices and a serrated curled leaf cross panel, ivory meandering vine and double cross inner border, triple diamond with meandering vine and double Greek "T"-patterned outer borders, the bottom panel with confronting quadrupeds flanking stylized trees and comb motifs, brown staggered rosette elem, 5 ft. x 3 ft. 11 in.

Literature: For similar examples please see Turkoman Studies I, Aspects of the Weaving and Decorative Arts of Central Asia, Robert Pinner, Michael Franses, 1980, no. 266, p. 138, and no. 327, p. 154.
Estimate $8,000-10,000

corner gouge at upper left, several minor crude repairs, missing approximately half an inch at the top and bottom, both sides reselvaged


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords