painted american sarouk hand knotted persian rug from 1930's or 40's yes. Too difficult to say value without seeing actual knot count or specific worn areas. This has severe impact on value. The size is not good - most people want 9x12, which can fetch as high as 12,000 in a retail setting for a very nice example in pristine condition. Private party can also get decent money.

In 12x17, very low end private party estimate, $1,200 until we could see better pictures of accurate low and high areas of pile. If it really is a perfect rug, who knows what a new york rug retailer would ask for. And it could be easily justified for the right quality, condition and designer. But, there are many of these large rugs out there that do not have a home, and not many people looking for this size unless it really is a fine rug.

You may want to have this looked at in person, or have an online appraisal done. These are too tough to tell general values unless given a lot of time and very good photos because they were literally painted, and wear is not easy to see unless images accurately exhibit condition. The wash tag can sometimes trace important information, but this is not easy and again needs research and investigation which is generally outside of the forum assistance.