Sotheby’s auction with Oriental rugs and carpets 2 April 2004 in New York included 206 lots and 104 lots were sold. In general the prices were higher than expected. The total sale was 2,179,860 USD.
Selection from the preview.
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LOT: 28
RUG NAME: Kazak
AGE: Late 19th Century
ESTIMATE: 6.000 – 8.000 USD
SOLD: 8.400 USD
DESCRIPTION: Size 193×114 cm
LOT: 37
RUG NAME: Qashqai
AGE: Late19th Century
ESTIMATE: Estimate 8.000 -12.000
SOLD: 13.200 USD
DESCRIPTION: Size 201 x 107 cm
LOT: 52
RUG NAME: Ersari chuval
AGE: 3qt 19th Century Size
ESTIMATE: 5.000 – 7.000 USD
SOLD: 9.000 USD
DESCRIPTION: 104 x 152 cm.
LOT: 69
RUG NAME: Karagashli rug
AGE: Mid 19th Century
ESTIMATE: 30.000 – 50.000 USD
SOLD: 60.000 USD
DESCRIPTION: Lot 69 Karagashli rug Mid 19th Century Size140 x 97 cm. Estimate 30.000 – 50.000 USD