NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1880

Details

AN AGRA CARPET
NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1880
Of Caucasian 'Dragon Lattice' design, a few surface spot marks, localised spots of light wear and restoration

12ft.9in. x 14ft.4in. (390cm. x 436cm.)

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Lot Essay

The original design source for the present carpet stems from earlier 18th century Caucasian 'Dragon' carpets although the appearance of stylised 'dragons' has long been forgotten. An Agra carpet of the same design and colouring, but of larger proportions, that had formerly been the property of a member of a European Royal family, sold in these Rooms, 29 April 2004, lot 220. A further carpet of the same design but on an ivory ground sold more recently in these Rooms, 24 October, 2019, lot 291.

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