Lot #170 - A Rare Persian Kourk 'Old Tehran' Rug, c.1850
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Art, Asian, Jewels
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Sale Date:16 Oct 2016 ~ 11am
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Lot #:170
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Lot Description:A Rare Persian Kourk 'Old Tehran' Rug, c.1850
the Tree of Life set in a garden motif, in a niche-shaped field on a cream ground, shows abundant bird & plant life, the border herati featuring bird & floral motifs in red & blue on a pale blue ground, the central field & border surrounded by 3 guards each of floral motifs on cream grounds, kourk & vegetable dyes,
138 x 206 cm -
Notes:Made in Tehran, the capital of Iran (historically known as Persia). Kourk, is a super fine lamb's wool.
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Estimate:A$90,000 - 100,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Textiles & Fabrics
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