Antique Afghan rug
15 July 2020
Description

1930s 7ft x 4ft Wool, I think

Provenance

Bought in Riyadh in 1993. 60 years old at that time

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 14 hours
By Delia
Jul 15, 14:09 UTC
Fair Market Value
$800 - $1,200 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Mary,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The information you have about the rug is absolutely correct and yes, it's wool.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Afghan wool rug
circa 1930s
In a red and black palette, the central field with a long band of geometric cartouche, with narrow white sawtooth intermediate borders, fringe selvedges
approximately 4' by 7'
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with some losses to fringe edges.
PROVENANCE: acquired in Riyadh in 1993
$800-1,200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you for using Mearto.

Mary lordan Jul 15, 20:23 UTC

Thank you

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