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73 A Fachralo Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus
approximately 4ft. 5in.
by 3ft. 9in. (1.35 by 1.14m.)
circa 1885
Estimate 5,000 —
7,000
LOT SOLD. 2,500 USD (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Pile
ranges from approximately 1/5th of an inch to low to knotheads. Oxidized
browns, scattered foldwear. A 1.5 inch slit/hole in left border. A 1/2 inch
by 1/2 inch repaired hole southeast of medallion. Another similarly sized
repaired hole in lower end border. Few scattered repiled old moth damage and
some repaired slits. Small 1 inch slit into left border. Scattered spot
stains and surface dirt. Missing upper and outer guard stripe with some
minor losses into checkerboard inner guard stripe, now secured with blanket
stitch. Lower end with original flatwoven finish with some losses. Sides
partially overcast with losses and abrasions. Some adhesive residue on
reverse, not extensive. Supple handle, generally good pile, will enhance
with cleaning and minor restoration.
Sothebys
02 June 2010 | 10:00 AM EDT
New York
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