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Explore auction prices for antique Shahsavan rugs and flatweaves and gain insights into their market value. The selected auction results provide detailed information on size, age, estimates, sold prices, condition, auctioneer, and auction dates.

Shahsavan rugs and flatweaves, originating primarily from the Moghan and surrounding regions of the Southeast Caucasus, are prized for their intricate geometric patterns, rich colors, and fine craftsmanship. The Shahsavan people, known for their nomadic heritage, created these textiles as utilitarian and decorative pieces, often featuring symbolic motifs and sumakh weaving techniques. These pieces include rugs, khorjins (saddle bags), and horse blankets, each reflecting the artistic traditions and cultural significance of their creators.

Lot 186 Shahsavan
Austria Auction Company ‘‘Collector Rugs 16 – No Reserve’ 12 April 2025. Lot 186 Shahsavan, 360 x 142 cm (11′ 10″ x 4’ 8″), Azerbaijan, late 19th century. Condition: good, low pile in places, several repairs and reweavings, kilim ends partially damaged. Estimate: € 2.000 – 3.000. Sold € 1.250
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Lot 221 Grogan & Company Fine Rugs and Textiles 29 January 2023. Shahsavan Silk Horse Blanket Panel, Caucasus, Ca. 1875. 3 ft. 2 in. x 2 ft. 9 in. Provenance Ronnie Newman; The Collection of a Connecticut Gentleman. Condition Missing horse flaps, top end border assembled. Estimate $2,000 – $4,000. Sold $11,875
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Rippon Boswell Zaleski Collection 30 November 2019. Lot 2. Shahsavan, South East Caucasus, Moghan region. 206 x 105 cm. Mid 19th century. Signs of age and wear, low spots in the pile. Good overall condition, original finishes all around. Estimate EUR 5,600. Sold EUR 9,225
Shahsavan Bag Half
Rippon Boswell 3 December 2016. Lot 181 Shahsavan Bag Half sumakh khorjin, South East Caucasus, Moghan region. 57 x 55 cm (118 x 55 cm). First half 19th century. Very well preserved. Estimate 4,500 €. Hammerprice: 13,000 €

The distinctiveness of Shahsavan textiles lies in their detailed weaves and the use of bold, harmonious colors, making them sought-after items among collectors and connoisseurs. Items such as Shahsavan horse blankets and sumakh bags are particularly valued for their rarity and the unique storytelling embedded in their designs.

Auction houses like Grogan & Company and Rippon Boswell have showcased these remarkable pieces, drawing attention to their cultural importance and exceptional craftsmanship.

This page serves as a resource for exploring the market prices of Shahsavan rugs and flatweaves.

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