Lot 319
  • 319

A French needlepoint carpet

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • approximately 12ft. 5in. by 9ft. 6in. (3.78 by 2.90m.)

Provenance

Collection of Dildarian Inc, Sotheby's New York, March 9, 1994, lot 139.

Condition

Gros point cross-stitch. Oxidized browns and losses to stitching scattered throughout, exposing foundation with tinting, mostly in blue areas and some in dark browns. Some restitiching, particularly to dark browns. Partially fabric backed. Sound fabric, good condition.
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