Circa 1880 — A MELAS PRAYER RUG, WESTERN ANATOLIA, TURKEY

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Estimate: £800–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,482–$2,779
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Sale: Christie's — Christie's Interiors- Style & Spirit, London (South Kensington) · 23 September 2008
Dimensions: 5 ft. 10 in. x 3 ft. 8 in. (178 x 112 cm.)
Record ID: TB-2026-5430211
Record: first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A MELAS PRAYER RUG, WESTERN ANATOLIA, TURKEY, CIRCA 1880. Christie's, 23 Sep 2008, lot 167. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5430211.

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A MELAS PRAYER RUG, WESTERN ANATOLIA, TURKEY, CIRCA 1880. Christie's, 23 Sep 2008, lot 167. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5430211.

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From the same sale Christie's Interiors- Style & Spirit · Sep 2008

Lot	Artist	Estimate
Early 18Th Century, Part Re-Veneered	A GEORGE I WALNUT AND FEATHER-BANDED CHEST	£2,000–£3,000
Of George II Style, Late 19Th Century	A GILT MAHOGANY STOOL	£1,500–£2,000
Of Queen Anne Style, Late 19Th Century	A WALNUT WING ARMCHAIR	£3,000–£4,000
After Pierre François Hugues, Called D'hancarville	SEVEN HAND-COLURED ETCHINGS FOR DESIGNS TAKEN FROM THE VASES IN THE COLLECTION OF SIR WILLIAM HAMILTON	£1,200–£1,800
Third Quarter 18Th Century	A SET OF SIX GEORGE III MAHOGANY DINING-CHAIRS	£1,000–£1,500
Third Quarter 18Th Century	A SET OF SIX GEORGE III MAHOGANY DINING-CHAIRS	£2,000–£3,000