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Antique Caucasian Kazak rug, 19th century, NW Azerbaijan


Sotheby's Sale: L06870 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 05 Apr 06 10:00 AM
 

LOT 7 (of 96)
PROPERTY OF A FRENCH COLLECTOR
A KARACHOPT KAZAK RUG, SOUTHWEST CAUCASUS,

2,000—4,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 2,400 GBP
 

measurements: approximately 264 by 119cm., 8ft. 8in. by 3ft. 11in.

Description: circa 1870, the terracotta red field with a central blue rectangle enclosing a white gul panel, and flanked by similar panels, hooked guls and rosettes, ivory hooked gul and rosette border