19th Mar, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Spring Fine Sale
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Ru Kursi Afshar Rug
South East Iran, circa 1910
The field of polychrome stepped honey-comb lattice design enclosed by crenelated borders flanked by guard stripes, 193cm by 157cm
These rugs were deliberately made wide as they were used in traditional rural houses. They were spread on a low table which was heated beneath.
Sold for £460
Estimated at £300 - £500
Ends and selvedges complete, pile fair low in areas, 1cm reweave in the centre
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Auction: Spring Fine Sale, 19th Mar, 2022
The sale will feature property from three private estates; The Contents of The Laithes, Penrith from the Estate of Ian Stephenson, The Selected Contents of a Private House to be sold on behalf of the 7th Earl of Durham, and The Selected Contents of a Private House, St Judes, Isle of Man. Paintings from the three properties will be sold in the British, European and Sporting Art Sale and silver will be sold in the Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale, both on 19th March.
The Selected Contents of a Private House to be sold on
behalf of the 7th Earl of Durham denoted by ~
The Selected Contents of a Private House, St Judes,
Isle of Man denoted by ^
The Contents of The Laithes, Penrith from the Estate
of Ian Stephenson denoted by {}
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Viewing
Sunday 13 March 11am-4pm, Monday 14 March to Friday 18 March 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am.
Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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