THE ULMKE COLLECTION OF AZERBAIJANI-CAUCASIAN RUGS Wednesday, 1 December 2021 - 10:00 AM start
A Bijov, Shirvan rug. Early 20thC. 184 x 123cm
Realised: $2,100 plus premium
Lot Details
In a characteristic format with three pairs of octagonal göels with triangular quadrants to form square panels. Two intermediary panels are embellished with buykme and animal motifs. Wool pile on wool and cotton foundation. Designated by Professor Letif Kerimov in an appraisal as (2) 'Of great historical and cultural value'. Literature: Azerbaijani-Caucasian Rugs (The Ulmke Collection, Switzerland) Cat. No. 92/ page 336
