Sale 2060
New York
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8 December 2008
Price realised
USD 12,500
Estimate
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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