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Antique Kuba Soumak rug, Northern Kuba Region, North East Azerbaijan


Sotheby's Sale: L07870 | Location: London, New Bond Street
Auction Dates: Session 1: Tue, 17 Apr 07 2:00 PM

LOT 44

THE PROPERTY OF A BELGIAN COLLECTOR
A SOUMAC RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,

3,000—4,000 GBP

MEASUREMENTS

approximately 203 by 134cm., 6ft. 8in. by 4ft. 5in.

DESCRIPTION

first quarter 20th century

with a Bidjov design

Condition Note: ends mainly original, later sidecords, losses at extreme corners, scattered repairs