14th Sep, 2023 10:00
The Guinness Sale at Elveden
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☘ A Ziegler Sultanabad pattern wool carpet
A Ziegler Sultanabad pattern wool carpet,
late 19th century, the pale blue ground with repeating rust-red flower head motifs, within a foliate banded border, cotton label verso inscribed in pen '3644 Harvey Nichols Sept 1894',
490 x 360cm
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The term 'Ziegler' refers to a particular design pattern and style of weaving. The Ziegler carpet is often characterised by a soft, muted colour palette and elegant, delicate designs. They often feature repetitive floral and geometric patterns, and large central medallions. The colours are usually the result of vegetable-based dyes, which elicit a distinctive soft and warm hue.
The origin of the style and craftmanship of these carpets can be traced back to the late 19th century and a German company based in England called Ziegler & Co. This company began to produce fine and high-quality carpets in the Sultanabad region of Iran, where their aim was to successfully marry Western tastes with the aesthetic and craftsmanship of Persia. The popularity and success of Ziegler carpets grew significantly during the 20th century, however, production in Iran ground to a halt due to political unrest and economic sanctions. As a result, Ziegler & Co. moved production to countries such as Afghanistan and Pakistan, where skilled craftsmen continue to create these exquisite rugs.
After the death of Duleep Singh in 1893, the estate of Elveden was bought by Edward Guinness, the first Earl of Iveagh. After this transition, the house was lavishly refurbished in 1894, and included the purchase of twenty-three Ziegler carpets. In 1984, many of these beautifully made carpets were sold, with the larger selling for prices more than £30,000 each, ensuring that Ziegler carpets are still considered to be the most desirable weavings on the market. Today, Sworders is extremely pleased to be a part of the history of Elveden and its Ziegler carpet collection.
Sold for £33,000
Condition Report
Overall good pile and in fair condition for age and use, even wear throughout with small areas of damage and historic restoration visible, The fringe largely intact, Small areas of isolated moth damage and cigarette burns also visible in places The side cord is intact but shows small patches of high quality historic restoration. There is a band of dark colour to one end of the carpet probably related to inconsistency in the dyes used during production.
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Auction: The Guinness Sale at Elveden, 14th Sep, 2023
‘I wish all the recipients of lots from this Elveden auction years of enjoyment from their purchase, as I believe the vast majority of these items are likely to be heirlooms for generations of the future.’
Edward Iveagh
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Sale Location
The auction will take place at Elveden Hall, London Road, Elveden, Thetford IP24 3TQ. The sale commences at 10am, with doors open from 8.30am.
Viewing
Viewing will be held at Elveden Hall, London Road, Elveden, Thetford IP24 3TQ.
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Saturday 9 September, 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10 September, 10am - 4pm
Monday 11 September, 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 12 September, 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 13 September, 10am - 4pm
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