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    Oriental Rugs and Carpets

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    8 December 2008

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    • AN INDIAN CARPET
    Lot 63

    AN INDIAN CARPET

    LATE 19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    USD 12,500

    Estimate

    USD 10,000 - USD 20,000

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    AN INDIAN CARPET
    Late 19th Century
    Reduced in length and width
    Approximately 30 ft. x 14 ft. (915 cm. x 427 cm.)

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    PROPERTY OF A PARK AVENUE RESIDENCE

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