Ottoman Cairene Floral Carpet fragment, Sotheby's 20 September 06

Sotheby's Sale: L06871 | Location: London
Auction Dates: Session 1: Wed, 20 Sep 06 11:00 AM

LOT 42 (of 92)
PROPERTY FROM A FAMILY COLLECTION
A CAIRENE CARPET BORDER FRAGMENT, OTTOMAN EGYPT,

5,000—8,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 24,000 GBP

measurements: approximately 161 by 71cm., 5ft. 4in. by 2ft. 4in.

Description: circa 1600

Condition Note: composed of two border fragments with integral guard stripes on each long side, joined together with some patching, with additional guard stripe sections joined at each end to frame the border section, mounted on distressed silk brocade and framed