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Antique Azerbaijan rug with the Holbein-like medallions, NW Iran. c 1875


Sotheby's
Carpets
New York | 14 Dec 2006, 11:00 AM | N08258
LOT 207
A NORTHWEST PERSIAN LONG RUG,
approximately 12ft. 2in. by 4ft. (3.71 by 1.22m.)
circa 1875
ESTIMATE 10,000-15,000 USD
Lot Sold: 12,000 USD