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Antique Kazak Prayer rug, Azerbaijan


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

LOT 20 (of 224)
A KAZAK PRAYER RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,
circa 1900

original lower end finish, losses to upper end guard stripe, partially reselvaged, oxidized browns, foldwear

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

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 3ft. 9in. by 3ft. 2in. (1.14m. by 0.97m.)

original lower end finish, losses to upper end guard stripe, partially reselvaged, oxidized browns, foldwear