Included in this lot is a Vintage Fine Turkish Hand-knotted Silk Hereke Rug, circa early 1900s. Provenance: the Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame. Donated items included African, Afghan, Indian, Mughal, Persian and Far East Asian art and artifacts. Turkish Silk Hereke rugs are elegant, distinguished and enduring design pieces. It’s estimated that even smaller Hereke rugs have taken weavers one year to complete. These magnificent rugs use the finest materials and the most exquisite patterns. This silk rug features a floral and animal motif, the inner medallion features geometric floral designs, the larger medallion features lions, cows, wolves and bird motifs against a floral background, the medallion corner spandrels feature bird and floral motifs as well as wide geometric design borders. Beautiful vegetable dye colours of dark blue, gold, brown, and Persian blue are observed throughout. The fringe is cream in colour. The high knot-count (800-1000) allows for these intricate designs. The rug is torn length-wise along one border, see photos. Measures 90"L x 56"W.*