A TABRIZ CARPET , NORTHWEST PERSIA, LAST QUARTER 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 98

A TABRIZ CARPET

NORTHWEST PERSIA, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 70,700

Estimate

USD 25,000 - USD 40,000

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A TABRIZ CARPET
Northwest Persia, Last Quarter 19th Century
Having a kelly green and rose foliate medallion anchored on the ivory field with floral vinery within light blue spandrels within a kelly green rosette border
Approximately 12ft. 11in. x 9ft. 2in. (394cm. x 279cm.)
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