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Antique Petag Tabriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran


Sotheby's Sale: N08258 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 2: Thu, 14 Dec 06 2:00 PM
 

LOT 280 (of 187)

A PETAG TABRIZ CARPET, NORTHWEST PERSIA,

25,000—30,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 39,000 USD

MEASUREMENTS
approximately 15ft. 9in. by 11ft. 3in. (4.80 by 3.43m.)

DESCRIPTION
first quarter 20th century

çintimani insignia in upper left corner,

Condition Note: original ends with later applied fringes, glue residue on reverse of sides