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Antique Tabriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran, inscription cartouche reading "the work of Haji Baba Ganjei"


Sotheby's Sale: N08326 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 2: Wed, 06 Jun 07 2:00 PM
 

LOT 291 (of 212)

A TABRIZ CARPET, NORTHWEST PERSIA,

35,000—45,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 42,000 USD

MEASUREMENTS
approximately 12ft. 2in. by 9ft. 4in. (3.71 by 2.84m.)


DESCRIPTION
last quarter 19th century

inscription cartouche reading "the work of Haji Baba Ganjei"