Karapinar Medallion Rug 17th century

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"Rather surprisingly, top price on the day, € 79,200 ($91,100, including 20% buyer's premium), was paid in the room by a European dealer (almost certainly on behalf of a private client) for a very bold 17th century Karapinar medallion rug, despite the fact that it had ample amounts of very high quality restoration. This striking rug is somewhat reminiscent of the famous Cantoni Karapinar in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (HALI 29, p.50)." Danny Shaffer, Rippon Boswell, Spring 2003 sale, 17th May 2003

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