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Western Anatolian rug, Bergama, Turkey, 19th century.

Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art
Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets - Sale 2486 - Lot 59
Lot 59
Bergama Rug, West Anatolia, second half 19th century, (hole, some moth damage, narrow outer guard stripe missing from both edges and reovercast, black oxidation, small repairs), 6 ft. 4 in. x 4 ft. 3 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500
Sold for $1,896