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Sotheby's
Carpets
New York | 07 Dec 2010, 02:00 PM | N08683
LOT 95
A BAKSHAISH RUG, NORTH PERSIA
approximately 5ft. 8in. by 4ft. 7in. (1.73 by 1.40m.)
circa 1890
ESTIMATE 10,000-15,000 USD
Lot Sold: 12,500 USD