Premier Auction - Session I - September 15, 2023
Fri, Sep 15, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 573
Afshar Rug
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Southwest Persia, early to mid 20th century, white field with flowering tree with four perched birds, butterflies, flowering trees, borders with repeating and meandering florals, 5 ft. x 6 ft. 2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia
Note: This rug was included in an online exhibition at the Georgia Museum of Art titled Beyond Utility: Rugs of Southwest Persia, https://georgiamuseum.org/virtual-gallery/beyond-utility-rugs-of-southwest-persia/
Condition
scattered loss to white pile in field, staining, loss to ends in need of overcasting, wear to selvage
Private Collection, Georgia
