I have a 10x13.5 ft traditional red, Persian rug (I believe it’s a Kashan rug) There is one corner that is completely worn (about 6x10inches of damage) but the rest of the carpet is in wonderful condition
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Hi Erin,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The area of damage does negatively impact the value of this carpet, I'm afraid. Had it been in uniformly good condition (commensurate to age and use, the value would have been
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Persian Kashan hand-loomed wool carpet
early 20th Century
In an overall palette of reds and blues, centering an elongated hexagonal medallion in red and cream on a navy field, all lushly populated with stylized foliate motifs, within red borders and cream selvedges (fringe).
10' by 13'6"
CONDITION: wear largely commensurate to age and use; one corner with damage.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$600-900*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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