14th Nov, 2020 10:00 GMT/BST
Kashan Carpet
Central Iran, circa 1965
The cream field of palmettes and vines around a cusped medallion framed by spandrels and pale mushroom borders, 340cm by 245cm
Sold for £600
Estimated at £400 - £600
. The fringes may have been replaced, if this is the case the work is well executed. Selvedges are complete. Pile is close clipped and in good condition, however there is several tiny areas where the pile is slightly low in the guard stripes
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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale - Online auction, 14th Nov, 2020
Autumn Fine Sale - Online auction
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