Lot 76: A' DRAGON' STYLE CARPET, PROBABLY BY THEODORE TUDUC, ROMANIA |

wool, knotted pile

approximately 331 by 182cm; 10ft. 10in., 6ft.

Overall measurements: 172cm across the top, 182cm across the bottom, 329cm the left hand side, 331cm the right hand side. Pile varies generally 2-4mm (deeper in border) lower in some areas of field,more so in upper end of field where there are very minor areas of knotbars visible. Plain red surround with losses and loose knots at both ends. Would benefit from stabilising. Original triple corded green sidecords. Right hand outermost edge has a dozen or so areas of old mot damage which has exposed the warps, as visible in the illustration. Minor surface spotting, would benefit from a professional clean. Good quality wool with bright lucid colour.
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