Akstafa Rugs: An Akstafa long rug, circa 1850-1875

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Sotheby's Auctions » Fine Rugs & Carpets including Islamic Textiles » lot 69

Sale W02871 lot 69
W - An Akstafa long rug, West Caucasus, circa 1850-1875

London, Olympia 3,000—4,000 GBP Session 1
11 Jun 02 2:00 PM

Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 2,702 GBP
MEASUREMENTS
274 by 116cm., 9ft. by 3ft. 10in.
DESCRIPTION
In this 19th century Caucasian weaving, the influence of Kurdish 'Garden' carpets of the 18th century can be clearly seen. In particular, the 'grid' arrangements of stylised flowerheads flanking the column of medallions is clearly derived from this earlier group, and the colours have much in common with the Kurdish palette of North West Persia. These elements make it probable that this rug pre-dates the main corpus of Akstafa runners.

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