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Most Expensive Carpet Rug world record set by Kirman Vase Carpet
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 by admin
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Most Expensive Carpet Rug world record set by Kirman Vase Carpet

A rare mid-17th century Persian carpet sold for a record £6.2 million at Christie’s in London last week – 20 times more than expected. The carpet was estimated at £200,000-£300,000. It was sold to an anonymous telephone bidder. Christie’s said the quality of the rug reflected the great talent of the weavers of the Iranian ...

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World Most Expensive Pearl Carpet sold at $5.5mn
Sunday, December 27th, 2009 by admin
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World Most Expensive Pearl Carpet sold at $5.5mn

The famed Pearl Carpet of Baroda has become world’s most expensive carpet beating the record of a silk Persian rug, sold last year. It has also set the record of a work sold at auction in the Middle East. Sotheby’s First-Ever International Auction Series in the Middle East realized $18,001,725 (including buyer’s premium). A rare ...

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