Sale 2172
New York
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9 June 2009
Price realised
USD 12,500
Estimate
A BIDJAR GALLERY CARPET West Persia, Circa 1900 Approximately 21 ft. 11 in. x 8 ft. 3 in. (658 cm. x 251 cm.)
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