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Polonaise 17th C. Sotheby's lot 245

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Sotheby's Auctions » Carpets » lot 245

Sale N07773
A "POLONAISE" SILK AND METAL THREAD CARPET, ISPHAHAN, CENTRAL PERSIA,
New York 25,000—35,000 USD Session 2
10 Apr 02 2:00 PM
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 95,600 USD
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 16ft. 7in. by 7ft. 8in. (5.05 by 2.34m.)
DESCRIPTION
17th century one side border reattached with two rewoven corners, another rewoven area through center of same border, rejoined across center, possibly reduced in length, extensively watermarked and stained, extensive losses to metal thread, partial end guard stripes, overcast sides with fraying,

Provenance Vigo-Sternberg Galleries, London

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