Rippon Boswell Major Autumn Auction 24 November 2012. Lot 225. Gansu, North West China 240 x 155 cm. Mid 19th century. Good condition, original end and side finishes, only slight signs of age. Estimate EUR 14,500. Sold EUR 13,420Christies Oriental Rugs and Carpets 23 April 2013. Lot 98. A KANSU CARPET, WEST CHINA, CIRCA 1800. Uneven areas of wear, partially corroded brown, large areas of repiling, scattered reweaves and cobbled repairs, selvages replaced, outer stripe at one end partially rewoven, other end secured. 11ft.11in. x 6ft.9in. (363cm. x 206cm.) Estimate GBP 12,000 – GBP 18,000. Price realised GBP 17,500
