Dagestan Rugs: Arta Stal Daghestan Lezghi Rug

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Sotheby's Auctions » Doris Leslie Blau: Carpets and Tapestries » lot 55
Sale N07807 lot 55
A DERBEND LONG RUG, SOUTHEAST CAUCASUS,
New York 5,000—7,000 USD Session 1
01 Oct 02 10:15 AM
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 5,975 USD
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 9ft. 4in. by 5ft. 1in. (2.84 by 1.55m.)
DESCRIPTION
circa 1900 original end finishes, oxidized browns,

This is a Derbend lond rug so I agree with Sotheby's as long as we mean Derbend as a region. This is a magnigicent example of the rugs that the Lezghis of Arta Stal traditionally weave.

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

Islamic Miniature Art

JBOC's Notes on the Bible

Southwest Asia Time Line

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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