Lot 4080
  • 4080

A Karadja carpet, Northwest Persia

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool, cotton
  • approximately 16ft. 6in. by 11ft. 1in. (5.03 by 3.38m.)

Provenance

Soraya Oriental Rugs, San Francisco

Condition

Pile ranges from 1/8th in. to low to knot heads throughout field. Some minor scattered visible spot foundation in areas of foldwear and moth damage, not extensive. Upper end border with most visible vertical foldwear areas showing foundation. Some scattered repiling to old foldwear. Some tinting to old spot foundation in field and some further repiling. Sides later overcast. Some minor scattered spot stains and surface dirt. Ends secured with a chain stitch. Supple handle, sound fabric and condition.
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