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Bergama or Balikesir rug


A BERGAMA RUG
WEST ANATOLIA, CIRCA 1800

Price Realized £4,375 ($7,044)

Sale Information
Christies SALE 7960 —
ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS INCLUDING TURKMEN WEAVINGS FROM THE COLLECTION OF ERIK RISMAN
5 April 2011
London, King Street

Lot Description
A BERGAMA RUG
WEST ANATOLIA, CIRCA 1800
Overall even wear, partly corroded brown, a few touches of old repiling and small repairs, ends not complete
6ft. x 6ft.1in. (183cm. x 185cm.)