Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 68
Palace Size Needlework Carpet with Extra Panels
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably French, 19th century, wool field of octagonal medallions enclosing floral sprays on azure ground, later backing, 22 ft. 3 in. x 14 ft. 8 in.; together with 18 joined needlepoint panels in same pattern, 22 ft. x 4 ft. 9 in.Note: The invoice states that the rug was purchased in an auction in Paris and the buyer was told it came from a church.ÿ; Provenance: Dildarian, Inc., New York; purchased 1979 for $24,000 (accompanied by original invoice); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
ÿlarge rug likely reduced, extensive fading especially on one side and on azure field, tears and losses on one border near corner, overall losses to wool especially to black wool details, remnant of needlepoint with bright color and overall good conditionÿ
Condition
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