Tufenkian Carpets Area Rug Sale.
Bijar Rugs: Brick-red Field Bidjar Carpet c. 1900 Christie's Lot 23
Sale Title ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS

Location London, King Street Sale Date May 01, 2003
Lot Number 23 Sale Number 6715
Creator West Persia, circa 1900

Lot Title A BIDJAR CARPET
Estimate 5,000 - 7,000 British pounds
Special Notice VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium
Lot Description A BIDJAR CARPET West Persia, circa 1900
The shaded brick-red field with an overall design of scrolling blue arabesques terminating in floral sprays enclosing floral wreaths, in an indigo border of turtle-palmettes issuing unusual reindeer heads linked by meandering floral designs between ivory angular floral meander, similar minor light blue and plain outer red stripes, red soumac strip at one end, minimal traces of wear, general good condition
11ft.7in. x 8ft.8in. (352cm. x 264cm.)

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