Hi Peter,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Turkish Bidjar style finely hand-loomed silk carpet
mid 20th Century
In a multicolored palette with lush stylized foliate decoration throughout centering an multi-sided central medallion on a cream ground, green and pink-ground spandrels (corners), pink and navy borders and cream selvedges (fringe trim). Calligraphic signature at one corner.
38 by 60 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in excellent condition
PROVENANCE: acquired in Turkey in 1997
$1,500-2,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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