Estimate: $300 - $500
Price Realized: $233 Includes buyer's premium
A mid-20th century Persian Bakhtiari area rug featuring hand-knotted wool construction decorated with intricate geometric tribal motifs, repeating floral medallions, and stylized foliage patterns rendered in a traditional color palette of deep terracotta red, navy blue, cream, and olive green, finished with a multi-layered analytical border design; 9ft 11in x 7ft 2in
Wool, cotton
From a Private Chelsea Collection
Fair condition; visible evidence of moth activity, localized pile wear, and light overall fading consistent with age
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