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Antique Kazak Prayer rug, dated in Arabic numbers (obcsure), Azerbaijan


Sotheby's Sale: N07977 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Fri, 02 Apr 04 10:15 AM
 

LOT 4 (of 119)
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF VANCE N. JORDAN, NEW YORK
A KAZAK PRAYER RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,
DATE OF OBJECT
third quarter 19th century


5,000—7,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 18,000 USD

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 3ft. 10in. by 3ft. (1.17 by 0.91m.)

DESCRIPTION: DATE OF OBJECT
third quarter 19th century

LITERATURE
Herrmann, Eberhart, Seltene Orientteppiche, IV, Munich, pl. 30.

PUBLISHED CONDITION NOTE
original end finishes, oxidized charcoals, partially overcast sides, very minor repiled foldwear,