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ANTIQUE KHYZY RUGS

 


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Antique Khyzy rug, mid19th century, Khyzy District (south of Kuba, north west of Baku), possibly Gadi village, Azerbaijan

Sotheby's Sale: N07919 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Fri, 19 Sep 03 10:15 AM

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Antique Khyzy rug with octagonal star medallions, hooked devices and boteh motives, Khyzy District (south of Kuba, north west of Baku), Azerbaijan
circa 1880; 6 feet 7 inches x 3 feet 6 inches
Sale 117 Lot 623
Grogan & Company Fine Art Auctioneers and Appraisers

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Antique Khyzy rug with octagonal star medallions, Khyzy District (south-southwest of Shabran (Devechi) - Kuba Region, north west of Baku), Azerbaijan
Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Sale 2486 - Lot 254
Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art

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Antique Khyzy rug with octagonal medallions, the "forked-leaf" devices, and boteh elements. Khyzy District (south of Kuba, north west of Baku), Azerbaijan. The Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow. 1880s, pile-woven wool. 212 × 123 cm. Inv. No. 1025 III. Acquired in 1919. First publication.

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Antique Afshan rug, late 19th century, Khyzy District (south of Kuba), Azerbaijan, 7'.5"x3'.9" (226x114cm)

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Antique Khyzy rug with boteh motives, late 19th/early 20th century, Khyzy District (south of Kuba, north west of Baku), Azerbaijan. 151 x 88 cm. Sale 48T, May 8th 2007. Nagel Auktionen