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Antique Bordjalou rug, so called "Sewan Kazak" rug, 19th century, Borchaly / Bordjalou Uyezd

Sotheby's Carpets from Distinguished Collections
New York | 31 Jan 2014, 10:00 AM | N09104
LOT 32
PROPERTY OF A COLLECTOR, NEW YORK
A SEWAN KAZAK RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS
approximately 6ft 4in. by 4ft. 11in. (1.93 by 1.50m.)
circa 1875

ESTIMATE 20,000-30,000 USD
Lot Sold: 27,500 USD


PROVENANCE: Sotheby's New York, September 20, 2001, lot 34