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Property From The Estate Of William A Coury, Antique Heriz Silk Rug, Azerbaijan, Nw Iran, C 1860

Sotheby's
Carpets
New York | 16 Dec 2005, 10:15 AM | N08140
LOT 40
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM A COURY
A HERIZ SILK RUG, NORTHWEST PERSIA,
approximately 5ft. 7in. by 4ft. 11in. (1.70 by 1.50m.)
circa 1860
ESTIMATE 25,000-30,000 USD
Lot Sold: 57,000 USD