• Oriental Rugs and Carpets auction at Christies

    Sale 11939

    Oriental Rugs and Carpets

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    18 October 2016

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    • AN AMRITSAR GALLERY CARPET
    Lot 149

    AN AMRITSAR GALLERY CARPET

    NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1890

    Price realised

    GBP 8,750

    Estimate

    GBP 7,000 - GBP 10,000

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    AN AMRITSAR GALLERY CARPET
    NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1890
    Of East Turkestan design, a few small spot stains, very minor touches of old moth damage, one small hole, overall good condition
    14ft.5in. x 5ft.11in. (440cm. x 180cm.)

    Provenance

    Sold in these Rooms, Davide Halevim: Magnificent Carpets and Tapestries, 14 February 2001, lot 43

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