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Antique Kazak or Gendje Prayer rug, Azerbaijan


Sotheby's Sale: N08326 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 06 Jun 07 10:00 AM
 

LOT 102 (of 212)
A KAZAK PRAYER RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,

4,000—6,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 4,200 USD

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 4ft. 9in. by 3ft. 4in. (1.45 by 1.02m.)

DESCRIPTION: last quarter 19th century

Condition Note: oxidized browns, foldwear, small reweaves