Shirvan,
East Caucasus, c. 270 x 172 cm, about 1880, very finely knotted Shirvan carpet with magnificent colours and a rare pattern that is normally only used in Azerbaijani soumak weaves, five horizontal stripes feature in regular series the characteristic motifs, such as stylised palmettes, birds with comb-shaped tales, large double-headed four-legged figures and several decorative motifs in floral shapes, the carpet is in excellent condition with consistently full pile and fully preserved weaving finish, some minimal moth damage is discernible only after very close examination. (MA)
12.09.2017 - 17:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 8,750.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 7,000.-
Shirvan,
East Caucasus, c. 270 x 172 cm, about 1880, very finely knotted Shirvan carpet with magnificent colours and a rare pattern that is normally only used in Azerbaijani soumak weaves, five horizontal stripes feature in regular series the characteristic motifs, such as stylised palmettes, birds with comb-shaped tales, large double-headed four-legged figures and several decorative motifs in floral shapes, the carpet is in excellent condition with consistently full pile and fully preserved weaving finish, some minimal moth damage is discernible only after very close examination. (MA)
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| Auction: | Oriental carpets, textiles and tapestries |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 12.09.2017 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 06.09. - 12.09.2017 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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