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Antique Moghan (Mughan) rug, 1900s, Azerbaijan


Sotheby's Sale: AU0731 | Location: Melbourne
Auction Dates: Session 2: Wed, 28 Oct 09 6:00 PM
 

LOT 305 (of 161)
A MOGHAN LONG RUG, SOUTH CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1900
the deep blue ground featuring two vertical rows of 'memling' guls and scattered quatrefoil motifs, the main border with stylised flowers and stems to ivory ground

3,000—5,000 AUD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 6,600 AUD

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 252cm by 114cm

DESCRIPTION: the deep blue ground featuring two vertical rows of 'memling' guls and scattered quatrefoil motifs, the main border with stylised flowers and stems to ivory ground

PROVENANCE: Dr and Mrs N Hawkins. Sydney