Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I - March 24, 2023

Fri, Mar 24, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 463

Afshar Rug

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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 20th century, blue field divided into diamond shaped medallions decorated with tulips and floral designs, white border with repeating florals, 3 ft. 9 in. x 5 ft. 4 in.

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

wear to ends, new selvedge, restorations to pile, wear and soiling consistent with age and use

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Private Collection, Georgia