Description:
Lavar Kerman with Animal Combat Design, Iran, c. 1890, 24 ft. 11 in. x 18 ft.
For a photo of the original "Chelsea Carpet" upon which this carpet is based, please see The Persian Carpet by A. Cecil Edwards, plate 3, page 14.
Estimate $8,000-10,000
Very good condition: very good color, weave, drawing, design, and wool quality; very good pile with minor areas of lowness; original ends and edges, very minor edge wear.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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IranRichard Belkin
Specialist, Rugs & Carpets
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Benjamin Mini
Director, Rugs & Carpets
Regional Director, Maine and Northern New England
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Colin Kraft
Business Manager, Rugs & Carpets
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Fine Oriental Rugs & Carpets
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