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Sotheby's Auctions » Fine Oriental and European Carpets » lot 119

Sale NY6207
A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus
New York $15,000 to 20,000 USD Session 1
21 Sept 91 10:15 AM

Lot Sold. Hammer Price 22,000 USD
DESCRIPTION
A Kazak rug, Southwest Caucasus
first half 19th century
approximately 7 ft. 2 in. by 5 ft. (2.18 by 1.52m.)

• Warp: wool, Z2S, ivory, pale brown

• Weft: wool, Z2S (loosely plied), 3 - 5 shoots, red

• Pile: wool, symmetric knot

• Density: 7 - 8H, 6 - 7V

• Sides: wool 2 cords of 2 warps each, overcast in red

• Ends: Upper - 1 in. red kelim with two rows of brown pile near bottom, warp fringe. Lower - 3/4 in. red kelim, warp fringe.

• Colors: madder red, pale to deep lapis, pine, teal green, maize, cardamon, ivory, pecan, badger brown, clover.

Estimate: $15,000 to 20,000

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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