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Day 3: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, Jul 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 19, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1005

Chi Chi Prayer Rug

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

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19th century, diagonal rows of stars on navy ground below mihrab with inscription panel, turquoise, gold and red highlights, 3 ft. 11 in. x 6 ft. 7 in., pile varies from low to none with visible foundation due to wear and corrosion, replaced selvedge, 1 x 2 in. loss at one end with later binding, no reductions found. Provenance: Property from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, to benefit future acquisitions

Condition

pile varies from low to none with visible foundation due to wear and corrosion, replaced selvedge, 1 x 2 in. loss at one end with later binding, no reductions found

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