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KAZAK SEVAN.
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179
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KAZAK SEVAN.
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Estimate €2,500 - €3,500
Voluntary lot
Description
KAZAK SEVAN.
An important, rare and exceptional wool velour carpet on a wool backing, featuring a design of stylised branches adorned with a large central medallion in the shape of a shield and an emerald-green Armenian cross, ivory and brick-red, inlaid with hooks shaped like ram’s horns, hunters’ arrows and multicoloured star-shaped flowers on a ruby-red ground.
Main border in ivory with an original design of rows of geometrically stylised insect shells in polychrome.
Caucasus, Armenia, late 19th century.
Length: 247 cm – Width: 176 cm
Provenance: Private collection assembled by Mr F., a French industrialist who was based in several countries of the South Caucasus and Russia both before and after the collapse of the former Soviet Union.
Bibliography: Ian Bennett, Caucasian Rugs through Three Lebanese Collections; Ulrich Schurmann, *Caucasian Rugs*; Edwin Gans - Ruedin, *The Caucasian Carpet*; Albert Achdjian, Armen Hengeldian, Roger Bechirian.
Appraisal carried out by Mr Frank KASSAPIAN - 06 58 68 52 26
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About the sale
Paintings, works of art & fine furnishings
Auction location
Auction time
10/04/2026 at 11:00 AM
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