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LOT 6 THE PROPERTY OF AN ENGLISH COLLECTOR
A SEYCHOUR RUG, NORTHEAST CAUCASUS, circa 1880

2,000—3,000 GBP
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 2,400 GBP

approximately 164 by 120cm., 5ft. 5in. by 3ft. 11in.

Condition Note: oxidised dark browns, original macrame ends with some losses, original flat sidecords with some minor repairs, scattered small cobbled repairs, old reweave approximately 16 by 4cm

Sotheby's Sale: L07870 | Location: London, New Bond Street
Auction Dates: Session 1: Tue, 17 Apr 07 2:00 PM