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Antique "Shield" Kazak or Bordjalou rug


Sotheby's Sale: L05870 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 27 Apr 05 2:00 PM
 

LOT 34 (of 130)
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
A SEWAN KAZAK RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,
circa 1875

20,000—25,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 43,200 GBP

measurements: approximately 198 by 155cm., 6ft. 6in. by 5ft. 1in.

Description: circa 1875

PROVENANCE: Sotheby's London, 7th March 1990, lot 29