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Christie's: 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe, Carpets from the Corcoran Gallery

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Christie's: 500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe including carpets from the Corcoran Gallery of Art, November 2009. Softcover auction catalogue with 474 lots all in color on 303 pages, with results. The catalogue’s introduction says this is the largest group of classical Isfahan carpets to appear on the auction market in recent history. These stunning carpets of finely knotted wool and silk Stand at the pinnacle of Safavid carpet weaving. During the reign of Shah Abbas Isfahan became the capital of Persia and the royal manufactories established there produced carpets for the Persian nobility, for export and for diplomatic gifts. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
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    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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    2009
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    valatie, NY
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    Seller: NP-1074-1st1stDibs: LU2605114215932
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