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Sotheby's Carpets
New York | 25 Nov 2008, 10:00 AM | N08503
LOT 79
A BERGAMA RUG, WEST ANATOLIA,
approximately 8ft. 5in. by 4ft. 9in. (2.57 by 1.45m.)
early 19th century

ESTIMATE 5,000-7,000 USD

CATALOGUE NOTEFor a related example, please see lot 75 in this catalogue.