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Lot 456: Antique Silk Persian Tabriz Fantasy Carpet

Sotheby's April 10 & 11, 1981. New York, Lot 456:

"silk tabriz FANTASY CARPET, Persia

Last quarter 19th century. Approximately 8 feet 9 inches (2.67 m.) x 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m.)"

Estimate: $30,000 / 35,000

Unsold, Passed or Withdrawn

Antique Fantasy Tabriz, silk on silk with rare and unusual design

*Sotheby's Lot 456 April 10 & 11, 1981 New York City. Unsold, passed or withdrawn

Mythological Silk Tabriz Carpet, Antique "Fantasy"

Vak Vak Rug, Carpet, Silk Tabriz Antique Persian

View Photo Gallery of Sotheby's New York Catalog, Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets: April 10 & 11, 1981

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Posted on October 7, 2008
Read more about: Sotheby's April 10 and 11: 1981

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