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Important Antique Karachov Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, mid- to late 19th century

Size: 7 ft 4 in x 5 ft 8 in (2.24 m x 1.73 m)

Provenance: Property of a retired New York dealer

A commanding Karachov Kazak with the bold central geometry, powerful corner devices, and saturated visual contrasts associated with this highly collectible South Caucasian group. Karachov designs achieve their impact through scale and clarity: a relatively small number of monumental forms occupy the field, creating an effect that is at once archaic and remarkably modern. Comparable Karachov Kazaks entered major collections during the formative years of American carpet collecting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art preserves a mid- to late-nineteenth-century example from the James F. Ballard Collection, woven entirely in wool with symmetrically knotted pile. The museum comparison demonstrates the long-standing recognition of this design group, but should not imply identical quality or provenance. The Met’s Karachov Kazak Please contact our rug experts at auction@nazmiyal.com or call us for any questions you may have at 212.545.8029. Please note that all lots are sold "AS IS. " Condition reports are given as a courtesy to our clients and shall not be deemed as a guarantee of the lot's condition, quality, and authenticity. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.