SOLD! for $1,037.00.
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Selling with Case- Low Estimate: $350.00
- High Estimate: $450.00
- Realized: $1,037.00
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Persian Shiraz rug, wool on wool, three red central medallions on a larger central navy field with overall stylized floral decoration, and three primary borders. Woven in red, blue, cream, and gold colors. 7'' 1 1/2" x 5'' 1 1/2 in. Early 20th century.
PROVENANCE: The estate of Thelma Schlicher, by descent from the estate of U.S. Ambassador Ronald Schlicher, Brentwood, TN. Note: Tennessee native Ron Schlicher entered the foreign service in 1982, working primarily in the Middle East. He returned to TN after retiring in 2011. Among his many diplomatic roles, he served as Ambassador to Cyprus, U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Coordinator of Counterterrorism, and was director of the Iraq Task Force during the 2003 war with Iraq.
CONDITION: Overall very good condition with minor wear to both margins.
