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Antique "Frog Kazak" prayer rug, last quarter 19th century, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd, Lambali (so called Lambalo) District.


Sotheby's Sale: L08300 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 05 Mar 08 10:00 AM


FINE FURNITURE AND CARPETS INCLUDING PROPERTY FROM NEWTON SURMAVILLE, SOMERSET

LOT 38 (of 266)

PROPERTY OF A LADY
A KAZAK FACHRALO RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,

2,000—3,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 16,100 GBP

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 172 by 128cm., 5ft. 8in by 4ft. 3in.

DESCRIPTION: circa 1890
oxidised browns, repaired fold line