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ebuck Offline
#1 Posted : Monday, February 1, 2010 8:47:50 AM(UTC)
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Hi,
Needed a large rug and purchased this 10'6"W x 14'1"L rug at an auction for $1,200 + auction fee.
Carpet designer friend says it's old and valuable. Really?
My amateur research deducts that it may be an american sarouk possibly early 20th century?
-E
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#2 Posted : Monday, February 1, 2010 8:59:01 AM(UTC)
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Front and backside colors are younger than from a Saruk early 20th ct. I guess it is a 1940 Saruk/Mahal.
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#3 Posted : Monday, February 1, 2010 9:32:13 AM(UTC)
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I would say chris has it. although on age I would go on 1940-1960's mahal or sarouk, but not a high grade one. The colors don't have the same feel as some of the earlier sarouk types. Looks like it has a little moth damage. Its not worth much different than paid. If it were an ebay rug, this is probably just about what someone would sell it for if not just a little more.
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#4 Posted : Monday, February 1, 2010 9:41:45 AM(UTC)
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...do you plan on using it or are you looking to sell?
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#5 Posted : Monday, February 1, 2010 10:02:11 AM(UTC)
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thanks for your ideas on what this rug could be.
colors are always deceptive on a computer screen, but the background striation is definitely atleast 3 shades of red/salmon/rose. the border background striation is dark blue, lighter blue and greenish browns.
the field ornament has greens, golds, browns, blues, creams.
what colors are earlier sarouk/mahal types? what constitutes a high grade one?
we're currently using the rug as it is in good condition and perfect size but i would sell as my wife is not thrilled with the color or design.
thanks again for your thoughts.
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#6 Posted : Monday, February 1, 2010 12:03:36 PM(UTC)
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ebuck wrote:
thanks for your ideas on what this rug could be.
colors are always deceptive on a computer screen, but the background striation is definitely atleast 3 shades of red/salmon/rose. the border background striation is dark blue, lighter blue and greenish browns.
the field ornament has greens, golds, browns, blues, creams.
what colors are earlier sarouk/mahal types? what constitutes a high grade one?
we're currently using the rug as it is in good condition and perfect size but i would sell as my wife is not thrilled with the color or design.
thanks again for your thoughts.


The look of the wool would appear more refined for a less commercial/higher grade carpets. The colors would generally be more saturated/richer and with a bit more contrast between tones as well, especially for earlier pieces. These are all loose indications.
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