Lot 53
Antique Caucasian Shirvan-Style Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Estimate$300–$500
Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced
An antique hand-knotted wool rug with intricate geometric medallions, hooked motifs, rosettes and star-form borders in blue, rust, ivory, brown and faded rose. The design is consistent with eastern Caucasian weaving traditions, particularly Shirvan and Cabistan types.
- Size
- 56 x 37.5 in.
- Provenance
- Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
- Condition
- Extensive pile wear, fading, edge losses and scattered old repairs, with fraying at ends and sides.
Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.