March 19, 2008
March 16th, 2008: Although familiar with Freeman's mid-March auction, I thought it would be a pretty exciting trip after identifying several interesting featured rugs in Freeman's eBay Live Auction. Namely, the silk Heriz rugs which brought the most attention to my eye, one which had inscription cartouches around one of the field and medallion I've seen in a silk Heriz Oriental Rug (Lot number 11246) which later sold for $13,000 + 25% buyers premium.
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March 18, 2008
LOT 11259 Mohtashem Kashan rug.
CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA LATE 19TH CENTURY. 6 ft. 10 in. x 4 ft. 8 in.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
SOLD: $4,750 + 25% Buyers Premium.
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March 18, 2008
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LOT 11261 Bakshaish carpet.
NORTH PERSIA, CIRCA LATE 19TH CENTURY. 20 ft. 10 in. x 11 ft. 3 in.
Estimate: $18,000-22,000
SOLD: $ …”
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March 18, 2008
LOT 11130 Cabistan Chi Chi rug.
SOUTH CAUCASUS, CIRCA 1900. 5 ft. 7 in. x 4 ft. 2 in.
Estimate: $600-700
SOLD: $700 + 25% Buyers Premium.
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March 18, 2008
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LOT 11254 Tabriz Meditation Carpet.
NORTHWEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1900. 12 ft. 1 in. x 8 ft. 11 in.
Estimate: $5,000-7,000
SOLD: $4,250 + …”
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