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Antique Bakshaish vllage rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran

Carpets

Sotheby's Sale: N08456 | Location: New York
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 11 Jun 08 10:00 AM

LOT 77A (of 224)
A BAKSHAISH RUG, NORTH PERSIA,

5,000—7,000 USD
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 53,125 USD

measurements: approximately 6ft. 7in. by 5ft. 11in. (2.01 by 1.80m.)

Description: circa 1890

partial end guard borders, losses to sides, oxidized browns, moth damage