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An Ushak Transylvanian rug 17th century Lot 75

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SALE L05871 LOT 75
SESSION 1 | 12 Oct 05 10:30 AM.
London, New Bond Street
AN USHAK "TRANSYLVANIAN" RUG, WEST ANATOLIA,
10,000—15,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 13,200 GBP
MEASUREMENTS
approximately 164 by 119cm., 5ft. 4in. by 3ft. 11in.
DESCRIPTION
17th century
Condition Note: oxidised walnuts, partly reovercast sides, minor harpstringing
CATALOGUE NOTE
Please see Ferenc, Batari, Ottoman Turkish Carpets, Budapest, 1994, Pl.50, p.141 for a rug with almost identical drawing.

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