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OTTOMAN CARPETS IN THE XVI - XVII CENTURIES (16-17TH CENTURIES)



 

Moshe Tabibnia Ushak Small Medallion rug, early 16th century
Sotheby's Arts of the Islamic World
London | 7 Oct 2009, 10:30 AM &2:30 PM | L09723

LOT 271
AN OUSHAK "SMALL MEDALLION" RUG, WEST ANATOLIA,
approximately 153 by 113cm., 5ft. by 3ft. 8in.
late 16th century
ESTIMATE 25,000 - 35,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 106,850 GBP
PROVENANCE
Collection of Rudolf Martin (1864-1925)
thence by family descent
CATALOGUE NOTE
For additional information on Rudolf Martin, please see footnote to Lot 276 in this sale.