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Antique Bakshaish (Bakshaiesh, Bakhshaish, Bakhshayesh) rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran.


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Sotheby's Sale: N08456 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 11 Jun 08 10:00 AM

LOT 121 (of 224)

PROPERTY OF AN AMERICAN COLLECTOR
A BAKSHAISH PRAYER RUG, NORTHWEST PERSIA,
circa 1875

oxidized browns, missing end guard stripes, losses to selvages, foldwear

7,000—10,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 6,250 USD

measurements: approximately 5ft. by 4ft. 7in. (1.52 by 1.40m.)

Description: circa 1875

oxidized browns, missing end guard stripes, losses to selvages, foldwear