Rare and Collectible Artful Composition Antique Caucasian Star Kazak Rug, Country of origin: Caucasus, Circa date: 1886
Provenance:
Michaelian; Vojech Blau; John C. Edelmann Galleries, New York, 30 May 1981, Lot 217.
Literature:
- Eiland, Murray. Oriental Rugs from Pacific Collections. San Francisco, 1990, pl. 210.
- The International Conference on Oriental Carpets 6. “Poster.” ICOC 6: San Francisco, November 1990.
- Eiland, Jr., Murray L. and Eiland Murry III. Oriental Rugs: A Complete Guide. Laurence King: London, 1998, pl. 258.
Notes:
Star Kazaks of the “A” type have outperformed all other star types at auction. Please see Hali 116, Auction Price Guide p.157, a review of the Halevim Star Kazak sold at Christie’s London on 14 February 2001, where all Type A “Star” Kazaks sold at auction are listed. The Halevim rug, dated 1302 (1884/5) is quite similar to this rug, but at 7’3 x 4’10 is considerably narrower.
