Antique Kazak rug with Moghan (Memling) Guls, 19th century, Azerbaijan

Sothebys Sale: NY7704 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 20 Sep 01 10:15 AM
 

LOT 79 (of 131)
A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus,

10,000—15,000 USD

Description
A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus,
late 19th century
oxidized browns, false fringes, small reweave, foldwear,
approximately 7ft. 6in. by 6ft. 3in. (2.29 by 1.9m.)

For related examples see: Sotheby's, New York, 7 April 1999, lot 143, and Bennett, Ian, Caucasian Rugs, London, 1981, no. 66.