Arts of the Islamic World and India, including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World and India, including Fine Rugs and Carpets
The Afia ‘Ardabil’ Carpet Border Cartouche Fragment, Northwest or Central Persia, circa 1539-40
Auction Closed
April 26, 01:36 PM GMT
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
mounted on fabric support on stretcher with plexiglass cover
the fragment 67 by 43.1cm. at widest points
the stretcher 72.5 by 48.5cm.
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Victor Afia, by circa 1940
Thence by descent