Genje

Description

second half 19th century, 274 x 130 cm, Central Caucasus, Elisabethpol

A repeat of yellow, white, blue and red vertical stripes. Within these, an angular vine undulates around botehs alternately aligned to the left or right in regular succession. Narrow dividing stripes in contrasting colours. Fine weave, brilliant colours, lustrous pile wool.

SOTHEBY'S New York, auction of 19 May 1994, lot 125 *** RIPPON BOSWELL, A 37, 14 November 1992, lot 73

Condition

Original red flatwoven selvedges. Both finishes somewhat reduced. Pile in good condition. Some minor repairs that are barely visible on the face, most of them in the lower section.

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Genje

Lot 0173

Estimate €3,500-€4,400Jun 6, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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