Sale 7219
London
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6 April 2006
Price realised
GBP 14,400
Estimate
A LARGE TABRIZ CARPET NORTH WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1920 Localised spots of wear and old moth damage, areas of dried water damage at one end of field 21ft.1in. x 13ft.2in. (642cm. x 401cm.)
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This carpet was used in the Dining Room at the Bank of England in the City of London.
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Pre-Lot Text
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