Sale 1971
New York
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4 - 5 March 2008
Price realised
USD 938
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
AN AUBUSSON STYLE NEEDLEPOINT CARPET, China, Modern Approximately 21ft. 10in. x 14ft. 1in. (665cm. x 429cm.)
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