ANTIQUE SAROUK ORIENTAL CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIA.

ANTIQUE SAROUK ORIENTAL CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIA. Second half 19th century. This fine but worn example with poled blue-black and ivory center medallion on a brick red field within blue-black spandrels, all with dense geometric floral vinery; deep indigo main border with flowerheads in reds and blues within floral trellis work. SIZE: 14’5″ x 10’5″. PROVENANCE: From an East Sangerville, Maine private collection, by descent from Dr. Samuel Cox Hooker (1864, Brenchley England -1935, Brooklyn Heights, New York), a sugar chemist, magician, and art collector, to the present owner, a great-grand-daughter. CONDITION: Very worn overall with areas of wear to foundation. 9-94933 (2,500-4,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	801	$920.00	ANTIQUE SAROUK ORIENTAL CARPET, CENTRAL PERSIA. Second half 19th century. This fine but worn example with poled blue-black and ivory center medallion on a brick red field within blue-black spandrels, all with dense geometric floral vinery; deep indigo main border with flowerheads in reds and blues within floral trellis work. SIZE: 14’5″ x 10’5″. PROVENANCE: From an East Sangerville, Maine private collection, by descent from Dr. Samuel Cox Hooker (1864, Brenchley England -1935, Brooklyn Heights, New York), a sugar chemist, magician, and art collector, to the present owner, a great-grand-daughter. CONDITION: Very worn overall with areas of wear to foundation. 9-94933 (2,500-4,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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