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A fine Kuba Alpan "Vase" rug,  second half 19th century, Alpan village, Northern Hillside Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan


LOT 46

PROPERTY FROM THE CHATEAU DE GOURDON COLLECTION
AN ALPAN KUBA LONG RUG, EAST CAUCASUS

3,000—5,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 4,320 GBP

MEASUREMENTS
345 by 130cm., 11ft. 4in. by 4ft. 3in.

DESCRIPTION
circa 1880

Sotheby's Sale: L04760 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 28 Apr 04 2:30 PM