A BIDJAR CARPET , NORTH PERSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 9264

Fine European and Oriental Carpets

New York

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16 December 1999

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Lot 179

A BIDJAR CARPET

NORTH PERSIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 11,500

Estimate

USD 10,000 - USD 15,000

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A BIDJAR CARPET
North Persia, Late 19th Century
Having a polychrome stepped medallion on the open crimson field within an ivory rosette and vinery border
Approximately 12ft. 8in. x 7ft. 8in. (386cm. x 234cm.)
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