Explore auction prices for antique Chondzoresk rugs and gain insights into their market value. The selected auction results include details on size, age, estimates, sold prices, condition, auctioneer, and auction dates.
Chondzoresk rugs, also known as Cloudband Kazaks, originate from the Karabagh region in the Southern Caucasus. They are renowned for their distinctive designs featuring double medallions, with most examples on this page dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Auctioneers featured on this page include Dorotheum, Austria Auction Company, Nazmiyal Auctions, Koller, Rippon Boswell, Wannenes, and Grogan & Company.
Chondzoresk / Cloudband Kazak
Dorotheum ‘Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries’ 31 March 2025. Lot 33 Chondzoresk South Caucasus, c. 240 x 125 cm. 19th century. Minor traces of usage, deep pile, good condition. Sold EUR 10.400Austria Auction Company ‘Collector Rugs No Reserve’ 25 January 2025. Lot 248 Cloud Band Kazak 237 x 138 cm (7′ 9″ x 4′ 6″), Armenia, late 19th century. Condition: good, low pile in places, lower end slightly restored, scattered small repairs. Estimate: € 1600 – 2200. Sold € 3750Nazmiyal Auctions “The Collector’s Auction: Rare Antique, Vintage & Modern Rugs” 1 December 2024. Lot 400. Antique Caucasian Tribal Kazak Rug 6 ft 6 in x 4 ft 4 in (1.98 m x 1.32 m). In good contion. The pile is low and even with scattered areas of oxidized browns. Scattered minor tinted areas in the rug. The two ends and two sides are original and secured. There is no dryness in the foundation. Estimate $8,000 – $12,000. Hammerprice $4,250Koller ‘Carpets’ 30 March 2023. Lot 1554. CLOUD-BAND KAZAK antique. 150 × 200 cm. In good condition. Estimate CHF 3.000-4.000. Sold CHF 5.000Austria Auction Company ‘Fine Antique Oriental Rugs XXXII 18 March 2023. Lot 34. Small Cloud Band Kazak (Chondoresk), 160 x 119 cm (5′ 3″ x 3′ 11″). Armenia, ca. 1880. Condition: very good, scattered low pile. Estimate € 6.000 – 9.000. Sold € 8.125Rippon Boswell Major Autumn Auction 26 November 2022. Lot 119. Chondzoresk, South Caucasus, Karabagh. 232 x 172 cm, mid 19th century. Provenance Schieder Collection, Nuremberg. Good condition with a high pile, the original selvedges survive, minimally reduced ends. Estimate EUR 6,000 – 8,000. Sold EUR 7,500Grogan & Company ‘The Fine Rugs and Carpets Auction’ 12 June 2022. Lot 44. Cloudband Kazak Rug, Caucasus, Ca. 1900, 8 ft. x 4 ft. 4 in. Condition: Oxidized brown, visible wear, minor repairs. Estimate $1,500 – $2,000. Sold $3,750WANNENES ANTIQUE RUGS AND TEXTILES, Web-only, 15 – 27 April 2022. Lot 106. KAZAK CIONDOZRESK, NAGORNO KARABAKH, CIRCA 1870. CM 194X115. Slight signs of age and wear in the pile, reduced ends. Estimate € 3,200 – 3,800. Sold € 4,100Austria Auction Company ‘Fine Antique Oriental Rugs XXIII’ 26 March 2022. Lot 168. Cloud Band Kazak (Chondoresk) 220 x 154 cm. Caucasus, ca. 1880. Condition: very good, scattered low pile, scattered small repairs. Estimate € 6.000 – 9.000. Sold € 9.375Grogan & Company The Fine Rugs and Carpets Auction 30 January 2022. Lot 2 Cloudband Kazak Rug, Caucasus, Last Quarter 19th Century. 5 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 10 in. Estimate: $3,000 – $4,000. Sold: $6,250.00
Several auction houses have facilitated the sale of these antique Chondzoresk rugs, ensuring their provenance and authenticity. Auctioneers on this page include Nazmiyal Auctions, Koller, Austria Auction Company, Rippon Boswell, Wannenes and Grogan & Company.
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