Fine Oriental Rugs, , and Textiles Wednesday November 20, 2019

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 2107 Addax Tower at the City of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

“Fine Oriental Rugs, Carpets, and Textiles”

Viewing: Sunday November 17, 2019 11:00am - 8:00pm Monday November 18, 2019 11:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday November 19, 2019 11:00am - 8:00pm Wednesday November 20, 2019 11:00am - 6:00pm

Lecture: Wednesday November 20, 2019 at 6:30pm

Auction: Wednesday November 20, 2019 at 7:00pm

2107 Addax Tower at the City of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. P.O. Box 33323 Tel. +971 2 6264 666 Fax. +971 2 6272 888 Email: [email protected]

www.estuary.ae BUYERS PREMIUM SCHEDULE As of September 2019

Buyers Premium 25% + 5% VAT

of the Buyers Premium HOW TO BUY AT AUCTION

1 Lot 1 A late 20th century on silk Egyptian pictorial representing the emblem of the United Arab Emirates.

Approx. Dim. 160 x 103cm Est. 18,000 - 28,000 AED 2 4,891 - 7,609 USD Lot 2 A mid 20th century Isfahan carpet. Najaf Abad design. Circa 1940.

Approx. Dim. 432 x 317cm Est. 20,000 - 30,000 AED 5,435 - 8,152 USD 3 Lot 3 A wool on wool mid 20th century Karman carpet. Circa 1950. Approx. Dim. 402 x 299cm Est. 26,000 - 36,000 AED 4 7,065 - 9,783 USD Lot 4 A wool on wool late 20th century carpet.

Approx. Dim. 390 x 297cm Est. 52,000 - 62,000 AED 14,130 - 16,848 USD 5 Lot 5 A late 20th century Nain Shish Lah.

Approx. Dim. 466 x 317cm Est. 28,000 - 38,000 AED 6 7,609 - 10,326 USD Lot 6 A late 20th century wool on wool. Tabriz.

Approx. Dim. 416 x 287cm Est. 48,000 - 58,000 AED 13,043 - 15,761 USD

7 Lot 7 A mid 20th century wool on wool Kashan carpet. Circa 1950.

Approx. Dim. 353 x 241cm Est. 18,000 - 28,000 AED 8 4,891 - 7,609 USD Lot 8 A late 20th century wool on wool Isfahan carpet.

Approx. Dim. 210 x 152cm Est. 20,000 - 30,000 AED 5,435 - 8,152 USD 9 Lot 9 A wool on wool Isfahan Sara an carpet.

Approx. Dim. 173 x 109cm Est. 12,000 - 22,000 AED 10 3,261 - 5,978 USD Lot 10 A mid 20th century wool on wool Kashan Ali Akbari carpet. Circa 1940.

Approx. Dim. 210 x 133cm Est. 20,000 - 30,000 AED 5,435 - 8,152 USD 11 Lot 11 A late 20th century wool on wool Isfahan carpet. Approx. Dim. 363 x 232cm Est. 30,000 - 40,000 AED 12 8,152 - 10,870 USD Lot 12 A late 20th century wool on wool Tabriz Aalah Baft carpet.

Approx. Dim. 447 x 323cm Est. 48,000 - 58,000 AED 13,043 - 15,761 USD 13 Lot 13 A mid 20th century Kashan pictorial pair showing male and female musicians. Circa 1950. Approx. Dim. 200 x 135cm Est. 20,000 - 30,000 AED 14 5,435 - 8,152 USD Lot 14 A late 20th century wool on wool Isfahan Akhtarian carpet.

Approx. Dim. 257 x 174cm Est. 38,000 - 48,000 AED 10,326 - 13,043 USD 15 Lot 15 A late 20th century wool Tabriz carpet with bergestah pattern designs. Signed. Approx. Dim. 350 x 246cm Est. 35,000 - 45,000 AED 16 9,511 - 12,228 USD Lot 16 A wool on wool Isfahan Sara an carpet.

Approx. Dim. 163 x 107cm Est. 12,000 - 22,000 AED 3,261 - 5,978 USD 17 Lot 17 A mid 20th century Kashan wool on wool carpet. Circa 1950. Approx. Dim. 203 x 136cm Est. 11,000 - 22,000 AED 18 2,989 - 5,978 USD Lot 18 An early 20th century silk on silk Anatolian pictorial carpet representing a hunting trip. Circa 1920.

Approx. Dim. 175 x 118cm Est. 24,000 - 34,000 AED 6,522 - 9,239 USD 19 Lot 19 A mid 20th century central medallion design Kashan carpet. Circa 1940.

Approx. Dim. 206 x 136cm Est. 12,000 - 24,000 AED 20 3,261 - 6,522 USD Lot 20 A mid 20th century wool on wool Bukhara carpet. Circa 1950.

Approx. Dim. 390 x 302cm Est. 12,000 - 20,000 AED 3,261 - 5,435 USD 21 Lot 21 A late 20th century wool on silk Tabriz carpet. Approx. Dim. 405 x 298cm Est. 46,000 - 56,000 AED 22 12,500 - 15,217 USD Lot 22 An early 20th century wool on wool Tehran carpet. Circa 1920.

Approx. Dim. 366 x 263cm Est. 72,000 - 82,000 AED 19,565 - 22,283 USD 23 Lot 23 A mid 20th century wool on wool Kashan carpet. Circa 1950. Approx. Dim. 427 x 317cm Est. 65,000 - 75,000 AED 17,663 - 20,380 USD 24 Lot 24 A late 20th century wool on wool Tabriz carpet.

Approx. Dim. 223 x 174cm Est. 10,000 - 16,000 AED 2,717 - 4,348 USD 25 Lot 25 A wool on wool mid 20th century Kashan carpet. Circa 1950. Approx. Dim. 203 x 135cm Est. 14,000 - 24,000 AED 26 3,804 - 6,522 USD Lot 26 A late 20th century pair of silk on silk Chinese carpets.

Approx. Dim. 124 x 124cm Est. 16,000 - 26,000 AED 4,348 - 7,065 USD

27 Lot 27 An early 20th century framed hand embroidered Ottoman textile. Circa 1910. Approx. Dim. 88 x 88cm Est. 10,000 - 14,000 AED 2,717 - 3,804 USD

28 Lot 28 A mid 20th century silk on silk Hereke rug with arch and calligraphy design. Turkey. Circa 1940.

Approx. Dim. 160 x 103cm Est. 36,000 - 46,000 AED 9,783 - 12,500 USD 29 Lot 29 A hand embroidered early 20th century Kashmiri shirt with all over boteh designs. Circa 1920. Est. 10,000 - 16,000 AED 2,717 - 4,348 USD

30 Lot 30 An antique Qajar early 19th century embroidery textile with silver thread.

Approx. Dim. 138 x 96cm Est. 28,000 - 36,000 AED 7,609 - 9,783 USD 31 Lot 31 An early 19th century Ottoman rug with calligraphy with natural and colors. Approx. Dim. 210 x 157cm Est. 32,000 - 40,000 AED 8,696 - 10,870 USD 32 Lot 32 A late 20th century wool on wool Kashmiri carpet.

Approx. Dim. 188 x 119cm Est. 6,000 - 10,000 AED 1,630 - 2,717 USD 33 Lot 33 An early 20th century pair of Kashan bergestah. Circa 1920. Approx. Dim. 205 x 133cm Est. 170,000 - 200,000 AED 34 46,196 - 54,348 USD Lot 34 A mid 20th century wool on wool Isfahan carpet. Circa 1950.

Approx. Dim. 230 x 150cm Est. 20,000 - 26,000 AED 5,435 - 7,065 USD 35 Lot 35 An early 20th century wool on wool Jozan carpet. Circa 1930. Approx. Dim. 189 x 132cm Est. 12,000 - 22,000 AED 36 3,261 - 5,978 USD Lot 36 A pair of silk on silk Qum carpets. Circa 1960.

Approx. Dim. 156 x 102cm Est. 12,000 - 18,000 AED 3,261 - 4,891 USD 37 Lot 37 A late 20th century silk on silk Qum by Hussein Kashi Zadeh. Approx. Dim. 201 x 196cm Est. 98,000 - 128,000 AED 26,630 - 34,783 USD

38 Lot 38 A wool on wool Isfahan Sara an carpet.

Approx. Dim. 232 x 145cm Est. 35,000 - 45,000 AED 9,511 - 12,228 USD 39 Lot 39 An important and unique late 19th century wool on wool Kashan Mohtashem carpet. Circa 1890. Approx. Dim. 348 x 270cm Est. 120,000 - 140,000 AED 40 32,609 - 38,043 USD Lot 40 A mid 20th century wool on wool Kashan carpet. Circa 1950.

Approx. Dim. 397 x 297cm Est. 16,000 - 22,000 AED 4,348 - 5,978 USD

41 Lot 41 A mid 20th century important silk on silk Qum by Jamsheed.

Approx. Dim. 255 x 246cm Est. 120,000 - 140,000 AED 32,609 - 38,043 USD

42 Lot 42 A mid 20th century Hereke rug of arch design and with calligraphy.

Approx. Dim. 75 x 52cm Est. 8,000 - 12,000 AED 2,174 - 3,261 USD 43 Lot 43 A mid 20th century wool on wool Isfahan carpet with Shah Abbass design. Circa 1940.

Approx. Dim. 210 x 142cm Est. 18,000 - 28,000 AED 44 4,891 - 7,609 USD Lot 44 A mid 20th century wool on wool Karabagh, South Caucasus, with Herati and Husaini motives combined which is seldom to see. Circa 1950. Approx. Dim. 241 x 146cm Est. 12,000 - 16,000 AED 3,261 - 4,348 USD 45 Lot 45 A late 20th century wool on wool Tabriz Shah Sawarpour carpet. Approx. Dim. 404 x 300cm Est. 46,000 - 56,000 AED 12,500 - 15,217 USD

46 Lot 46 A late 20th century wool on wool Tabriz carpet.

Approx. Dim. 348 x 247cm Est. 28,000 - 38,000 AED 7,609 - 10,326 USD 47 Lot 47 A wool on wool early 20th century Qashqai rug. Circa 1930. Approx. Dim. 260 x 150cm Est. 18,000 - 28,000 AED 48 4,891 - 7,609 USD Lot 48 A mid 20th century wool on wool Kerman of open strips eld design with rich medallion corners and border design. Circa 1950. Approx. Dim. 359 x 270cm Est. 18,000 - 28,000 AED 4,891 - 7,609 USD 49 Lot 49 A late 20th century silk on silk Qum rug. Approx. Dim. 160 x 100cm Est. 6,000 - 10,000 AED 50 1,630 - 2,717 USD Lot 50 An early 20th century Tehran carpet. Circa 1920.

Approx. Dim. 410 x 303cm Est. 72,000 - 92,000 AED 19,565 - 25,000 USD 51 Lot 51 An early 20th century wool on wool Tabriz carpet. Circa 1910. Approx. Dim. 182 x 133cm Est. 22,000 - 32,000 AED 52 5,978 - 8,696 USD Lot 52 An early 20th century wool on wool pair of ousand Flowers Kerman. High quality and nely knotted, seldom to nd in pairs. Circa 1920. Approx. Dim. 221 x 142cm Est. 24,000 - 34,000 AED 6,522 - 9,239 USD 53 Lot 53 An early 20th century . Circa 1920. Approx. Dim. 379 x 280cm Est. 14,000 - 24,000 AED 54 3,804 - 6,522 USD About US TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Estuary Auctions is a fully licensed auction house with head offices in SELLING CONDITIONS Addax Tower at the City of Lights, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Estuary Auctions has a team of professional evaluators that will help Estuary Auctions has extensive experience in holding and managing Public or appraise your item/s and welcome your consignment/s for sale at our Private bidding auctions. auction.

Our collection consists of international select treasures that include Estuary Auctions reserves the right to accept or reject item/s to be Persian Rugs and Carpets, Glass Ware, Ceramic, Porcelain, Opaline, consigned. Bronze Islamic Metal ware, Antique Oriental Silver, Islamic Swords and Daggers, Qurans, Orientalist and Contemporary Paintings, Paper Upon signature of the sellers agreement the seller will be deemed to have Money Notes, Coins and Jewellery. entered into a binding agreement with Estuary to promote, market, advertise and offer for sale at Auction item/items belonging to the seller at Historically, the Antique and Fine Art market flourishes and Estuary's effort and expense. appreciates through economic booms as well as recessions. Withdrawal Investors have built awareness by focusing on a new sector of secure If the seller wishes to withdraw a Lot entered for sale through Estuary investments during hard economic times that differ from traditional Auctions then a written notice must be delivered to Estuary Auctions no investments, since Antiques and Fine Art can easily liquidate through later than 30 days prior to the scheduled Auction date whereby a 10% auctions, private parties, dealers and collectors internationally. withdrawal fee of the agreed reserve price will be charged and the lot will only be returned once the fee is paid in full to Estuary. Kindly visit our services page to better understand how we can help you at an individual or business level. Late Entry Lots Late Entry Lots consigned within 30 days prior to Auction date will not be We hope that you will enjoy the exhibition and good luck with your bidding! withdrawn by the Seller prior to the scheduled auction date and will be offered for sale at auction on the agreed sale date.

Services INSURANCE The Seller is expected to fully insure their property, items, goods and/or equipment prior to consignment. Estuary Auctions reasonably insures Confidentiality consigned items through a third party insurer covering against loss or The services of investment, appraisal and advice are strictly confidential damage by Estuary Auction’s handling in which and if so then the Seller and can be arranged at our offices or on your premises. will be reimbursed the contractually agreed reasonable reserve price. Only after full payment is received and confirmed, the Buyer may receive the Management purchased item/s, however, upon delivery of such item/s, Estuary Auctions Whether you are a government entity, property developer, retailer, estate insurance and all liabilities thereafter are terminated. In the case of owner, business entrepreneur or private collector, Estuary Auctions will shipped out item/s the Buyer is responsible for all costs of shipping and help manage auctioning your property, goods and/or equipment. Our insurance. auctions are held publicly with extensive marketing at a national and an international level, or privately by personal invitation at your request and SELLER’S FEES instruction. Estuary Auctions charges a 20% fee of the value of the Hammer Price and an additional 5% VAT of that fee, effective January 01, 2018 onwards, to Investment be paid by the Seller on each lot sold. Once the lot is consigned and the Estuary Auctions will help you invest securely by providing professional seller’s contract is signed, the lot/s may no longer be withdrawn. If the guidance and support on appreciating collectibles or by sourcing out Buyer fails to pay for item/s, Estuary Auctions will pursue legal action and antique, fine art and/or collectible items that are of particular interest to you no longer accept future bids or participation at auction and will return at a strictly confidential level. unpaid item/s to the Seller. Once the Buyer has paid for items sold by the Seller, the Seller will be paid the hammer price less the Sellers fee after 30 Professional Appraisals days. Estuary Auctions reserves the right to accept or reject items to be A team of professional experts at Estuary Auctions will help appraise your consigned. Estuary Auctions reserves the right to withdraw consigned items at no cost and welcome your consignments for sale at our auction. items prior or during auction without advice and return to the seller.

Estate Sales For large scale sales such as estate clearances and appraisals, Estuary BUYING AT ESTUARY AUCTIONS First Step is to register, after which Estuary Auctions will issue a Auctions is ready to meet your needs through a team of dedicated permanent client no. for you (A complete registration of the Bidder will be professionals who are prepared to visit you internationally for the appraisal required including identification and Credit Card details), you will then be and evaluation of potential consignments. issued a paddle with a no. to bid, If you ‘The Bidder’ win a bid you will automatically enter a legally binding contract whereby you ‘The Buyer’ Estuary Auctions reserves the right to accept or reject consignments at their are expected to pay the hammer price plus the added buyer’s premium for own discretion. each lot bought to Estuary Auctions. You must inspect each lot prior to sale and during viewing, each lot sold is “AS IS” and Estuary Auctions Packaging and Shipping will not hold responsibility for any defects or damages in any lot once Estuary Auctions is prepared to provide a detailed quote for your interna- sold. There will be no discount, refund or exchange of a lot/s once sold. tional shipping and professional packaging requirements on items purchased through our auctions.

Registration Form In order to bid you have to be registered. AUCTION ESTIMATES PAYMENT Estimates are a publicized complimentary service provided prior to You may pay by: Cash, Credit Card, Wire Transfer or Certified Cheque Full auctions, they are a forecasted prediction by Estuary of the approximate payment for each lot purchased must be made within 1 week after the auction range of the hammer prices upon sale of the lots. Estimates are not an date. Estuary Auctions reserves the right to deduct the full purchase price exact and final binding value or price guide to be strictly adhered to. including the Buyer’s premium from the credit card details provided by the Buyer Factors taken into consideration upon providing an estimate include and or will pursue legal action for unpaid item/s. are not limited to: the nature of the lot and the date of the auction sale at a particular marketplace. BUYER’S PREMIUM A Buyers’ Premium of 25% will be added to every lot sold. Please be advised that CONDITION REPORTS from January 01, 2018 onwards, 5% VAT will be charged on top of the total Condition reports are a complimentary service provided, they are a brief buyer’s premium. and general overall description of the physical state of a lot including its color, dimension and immediate visible characteristics, they are obtained PRIVATE AND MANAGED AUCTIONS by visual inspection only and are released at the clients’ request. Please Seller and Buyer Premiums may differ at managed and private auctions and are note that minor flaws and wear may not necessarily be disclosed due to to be agreed contractually with clients at a case by case basis. their irrelevance taking into consideration the age of the lot, it is therefore recommended for buyers to personally inspect items at the viewing stage prior to sale. STORAGE In the event that a purchased item is not collected within 1 week after the auction date, a storage fee will apply. BIDDING In Person After complete registration, you will be issued a permanent client no. and TARIFFS given a paddle with a no. which must be raised to the auctioneer on the lot Estuary Auctions will not be responsible for local, import or export duties and you wish to purchase, if you win and are successful only by being the tariffs on purchased or consigned item/s. highest bidder or the only bidder at reserve price, then at the drop of the hammer you enter a legally binding contract becoming the Buyer and must EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY pay the hammer price and the buyer’s premium on each lot bought. After Estuary Auctions reserves the right to accept or reject potential you have ended bidding for the day, you may proceed to the cashier to pay. consignment/s without necessarily providing an explanation. The Seller enters into a binding contract, whereby, Estuary Auctions reasonably authenticates and registers the seller’s identification along with confirming detailed and Absentee documented full cover insurance of their item/s, property and/or equipment. First time Bidders must first register then are issued a client no. by Estuary Estuary Auctions will act in a professional capacity, good faith and perform Auctions after which they can fill out an Absentee Bid Form, this is a reasonable precautionary measures on the matter of appraisals, estimates, advice private and confidential service. Estuary Auctions does not guarantee you and representation, however, All lots sold are ‘AS IS’, certain Items/goods such buy the lot since there may be a bidder that will over-bid you or a as antiques and fine art rarely have their original receipts or invoices, therefore, duplicate absentee bid is received by Estuary Auctions before you. Estuary Auctions holds no warranties and will not be held liable with regards to Absentee bids must be received by Estuary Auctions 24 hours prior to and not limited to misinterpreted, misrepresented, represented and/or stolen items auction date. Estuary Auctions does not hold responsibility for internet, that are consigned, sold or purchased through Estuary Auctions. In the event of computer or human error regarding the absentee bid service. any discrepancy as of which is mentioned or in relation to the above, Estuary Auctions will provide fair and reasonable cooperation, assistance and support to Online the strictly jurisprudential and legally or potentially harmed party after the claim, Please refer to the website for further information about online bidding. report, or complaint is officially delivered to Estuary Auctions within reasonable time. Any proven discrepancy in a lot resulting in a claim by the Buyer against Estuary Auctions or the Seller will be limited to the actual purchase price of the lot and as governed by the local laws and regulations.

For further information regarding the above, please contact Estuary Auctions. UPCOMING AUCTION Antique Silver Wednesday, 11th December, 2019