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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Early 17 Century Persian Carpet Sells for $33.7 Million!

A new record.  Facinating!  Details below.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/06/rare-persian-carpet-sickle-leaf-sells-sothebys-auction-new-york_n_3396610.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D324224
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