DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Fine Paintings, Sculptures, Antiques & Jewelry

Sun, Oct 23, 2016 12:00PM EDT - Mon, Oct 24, 2016 12:00PM EDT
Lot 2131

PERSIAN BIJAR HAND WOVEN WOOL CARPET

Estimate: $1,200 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
PERSIAN BIJAR HAND WOVEN WOOL CARPET W 12'3'' L 17'7'':

Condition

The rug has multiple stains, (possibly pet stains), and has a bit of a smell. The fringe has worn off but it has not cut into the borders. At one edge of the carpet there are multiple repairs in an 8" by 9" rectangular area. There is a noticeable seam running through the center of the carpet. There are 5 patches in the carpet, sizes are as follows: 12" x 4"; 12"x 7"; 4" x 2"; 7" x 7"; and 3" x 16". One of the, fringe end, borders is significantly lighter in color than the other borders. There is overall wear to the carpet pile with some areas worn down to the mat.