Granted, it's an older lot, but an interesting match to say the least (measuring at ~2000 KPSI!). A similar carpet from an October 13th, 2005 auction in London, may be found on SpongoBongo.com, covered by Barry O'Connell Jr.
Sotheby's Lot 91, Saturday May 18 2pm, 1985.
Estimate: $40,000-60,000
Sold: $60,500 (1985) including 10% buyer's premium.
Description: "Kum Kapour Prayer Rug. Istanbul area, Turkey, signed Zare in center (1903-1906), woven with approximately 2000 knots per square inch. Approximately 4ft. by 2ft 9in. (1.2m. by .84m.)
Zare was the official master weaver of the Kum Kapour workshop from 1903-1906, but stayed on for many years in an unofficial capacity until his death in 1930.
For a thorough discussion of the Turkish weaving workshops, pleas refer to Hali, Volume VII, No. 2, 'The Masterweavers of Istanbul," Pamela Bensoussan, pages 34-41."
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