A Bidjar wagireh, Sotheby's lot 87

New York Fine Oriental and European Carpets Sale N07749 lot 87

A Bidjar wagireh, North Persia,

New York 5,000—7,000 USD Session 1, 14 Dec 01 10:15 AM

Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 10,200 USD

DESCRIPTION

A Bidjar wagireh, North Persia, late 19th century, wool warps, slight losses to border at one end, small reweave at other end, minor tinting, approximately 8 ft. 11 in. by 5 ft. (2.72 by 1.52 m.)

For a similar Bidjar wagireh with a Gerus design see: Christie's New York, December 13, 2000, lot 162.

Picture and Information from www.Sothebys.com

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

Notes on the War on Terrorism

Southwest Asia Time Line

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

Persian Rugs the O'Connell Guides

The Qashqai and Qashqai Rugs

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