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Persian
Circa 1920
A fine Persian rug
Hand-knotted wool and silk pile
6 ft 8 in. × 4 ft 4 in.
Bidding on lot 71
Sold $26,000
Knocked down at $26,000 against an estimate of $9,000 – 14,000, after 44 bids. Bidding on this lot is closed and no bid control is offered.
| Hammer price | $26,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Buyer’s premium 27% on $0–$26,000 | $7,020.00 |
| Total payable to the house 27.00% blended premium | $33,020.00 |
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Catalogue note
A finely knotted rug of approximately 300 knots to the square inch, with silk highlights to the field.
Condition report
Very good Reported by Farida Nasr on August 6, 2026
Full pile throughout. Both ends secured. Minor sun fading to one side. Clean.
A condition report is an opinion, honestly held, given as a courtesy and not a warranty. It is not a substitute for examining the lot yourself, and the absence of a reference to a defect does not imply that the lot is free from it. Every lot is sold as is.
Provenance
- to date Property of a gentleman.
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The bidding ladder
Bids step by a published ladder, not a percentage. At $26,000 the step is $2,000, so the next admissible bid is $28,000. The auctioneer may vary the increment at their discretion.
| Bid at | Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 – $199 | $10 |
| $200 – $499 | $25 |
| $500 – $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 – $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 – $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 – $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 – $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 – $49,999 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 – $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 – $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 – $499,999 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 – $999,999 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 and above | $100,000 |
