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Antique Caucasian Shirvan "Akstafa" prayer rug, Southern Shirvan Region, Salyan (Saliani) District, Azerbaijan.


Sotheby's Sale: N08218 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Thu, 01 Jun 06 10:15 AM
 

LOT 107 (of 189)
PROPERTY OF A NEW JERSEY COLLECTOR
AN AKSTAFA PRAYER RUG, EAST CAUCASUS,

5,000—7,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 7,200 USD

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 5ft. 6in. by 3ft. (1.68 by 0.91m.) and 5ft. by 3ft. 6in. (1.52 by 1.07m.)

DESCRIPTION: circa 1880

oxidized charcoals, very minor spot repiling