Antique Heriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran

Sotheby's
Property from the Collections of Lily & Edmond J. Safra -
Volumes I-VI
New York | 18 Oct 2011, 10:00 AM | N08822
LOT 1207
A HERIZ SILK GARDEN RUG, NORTHWEST PERSIA
CIRCA 1880
with small incription cartouches reading "May this be blessed" and larger cartouches inscribed with verses of Persian poetry.
approximately 5 ft. 11 in. by 4 ft. 11 in. 1.80 m by 1.50 m
ESTIMATE 15,000-25,000 USD
Lot Sold: 34,375 USD