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Southern Lowland Kuba  rug, possibly Shahnazarli or Karagashli village. late 19th century. Azerbaijan. Woven by Azeri Turks

LOT 38: PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF JAMES K. MARECHAL, DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA
A KARAGASHLI RUG, NORTHEAST CAUCASUS,

5,000—7,000 USD

MEASUREMENTS: approximately 4ft. 7in. by 3ft. 1in. (1.40 by 0.94m.)

DESCRIPTION: circa 1880 partially oxidized charcoals, minor partial ends, partially reselvaged

Sotheby's Sale: N07852 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Tue, 03 Dec 02 10:15 AM