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Persian Rug, Kerman Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

Persian Carpet Collection

KERMAN Perhaps the most beloved, and difficult to execute, motifs in Persian carpets is the "happiness Tree" design, known in the west as “prayer tree.” In the Eastern world, this pattern is called “life Tree” and it is often presented holding within it a flower in full bloom, symbolizing its potential to burst forth with life. This stunningly intricate, sophisticated Laver Kerman area rug is a woven ode to this design, remarkably finely knotted with a panoply of graceful pods, brilliantly commingled and filled with expressive greens and vivid rose tones. 11' 0" x 13' 3" 335cm x 404cm Circa 1900

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Persian Rug, Tehran Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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TEHRAN With an enrapturing dance between color and design, this highly sophisticated 19th century Tehran rug offers exceptionally finely knotted heavy pile and precise, unfathomable hand-crafted detail work that makes for a thoroughly engaging artistic expression. A quatrefoil centerpiece is nestled in the softly-scalloped medallion, holding four flame palmettes and displaying at its center a Tudoresque rose. The midnight sapphire field is flush with realistically depicted foliage filling every available space yet, beguilingly, stops short of overcrowding. Each blossom and brass-toned leaf were carefully rendered by an expert weaver who settled for nothing less than pinpoint excellence. Rubescent corner spandrels are encased in an elaborate arabesque of mellowed gold. A lush border of palmettes and crystalline chrysanthemums tumble in lush reciprocation of the medallion's pattern language. Price upon request! 4' 7" x 7' 3" 140cm x 221cm Circa 1875

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Persian Rug, Kashan Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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MOHTASHAM KASHAN Brilliantly conceived,including its extremely fine weave, riveting clarity of design with many artful nuances, and delicate shading of its resonant earthy colors. A dazzling array of Rococo vinery supports a cultivar of sharply etched, nuanced foliage on a seldom-seen deep blue field. Wreath-like flowering boughs and bouquets fill the multifarious spaces around the elaborate plexus. These elements create an ambiance of graceful elegance inspired by nature and hint at paradisiacal gardens beyond. Scintillating shades of sky blue are briefly introduced in the tracery near the bottom, an illuminated reminder of the extreme technical skill required to achieve such finesse. Remarkably, this rare treasure of the court weaving tradition offers heavier pile condition at over 120 years old. Sale Right Now: No 10' 11" x 12' 9" 333cm x 389cm Circa 1900

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Persian Rug, Tabriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

Persian Carpet Collection

TABRIZ This painstakingly detailed, ebullient Tabriz carpet demonstrates great mastery of the highly acclaimed ‘Tree of Life’ design while offering an immersive, idealistic depiction of the natural world. Meticulously detailed blossoms in bronze, azure fern green, and oxblood shimmer and sway across the ivory reserve beneath the canopy of an ornately scalloped arch, festooned with a Rococo display of luminous garlands and florets. Tucked within the gently sinuous boughs are ethereal birds that are almost invisible through their camouflaged coloration and insightful placement by the weaver among the crisply rendered foliage. 9' 27" x 14' 6" 301cm x 442cm Circa 1920

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Persian Rug, Bidjar Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

Persian Carpet Collection

A regal, yet welcoming, oversize Bijar (Bidjar) antique Persian carpet with extraordinary craftsmanship, vibrant blues and very intricate, chiseled designs. Its ivory ground is prized and rare, especially in a carpet of great size. At over 120 years old, this oriental carpet is still in excellent condition. This Persian town carpet in premium condition offers an exquisitely balanced presentation of Bijar”Bidjar (kordestan) motifs while standing at the top of its class in both its level of artistry and craftsmanship Price upon request! 13' 2" x 18' 5" 401cm x 561cm Late 19th Century

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Persian Rug, Isfahan Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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ISFAHAN To know art deeply is a great adventure that yields extraordinary rewards. It allows us to value life more fully. Art reminds us that we each have an inner life that wishes to be expressed. Haunting, finely detailed drawings created 30,000 years ago on the walls of the Chauvet Cave in southern France suggest that there have always been artists among us who have been moved to communicate their sense of wonder at the world.Building a relationship with art, either as its creator or as a viewer, taps into a human birthright and offers one of the most satisfying experiences we can have. Great art communicates substantially without the need for words. I relate to Abstract painter Mark Rothko’s claim that “people break down and cry when confronted with my pictures.” 8' 7" x 12' 6" 262 cm x 381 cm Late 19th Century

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Persian Rug, Farahan Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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FARAHAN Unusual square dimensions and exquisitely detailed botanical motifs distinguish this art-level antique Ferahan carpet. A wide range of glowing jewel tones illuminate its lyrical allover patterning which is set against an inky blue ground color for which 19th century Persian Ferahan rug dyers have been especially admired. Finely rendered swirling vinery and individually drawn rosettes contribute a brilliant display of activity in the field, while its many-shaded persimmon border offers its own dazzling spectacle. Sale Right Now: No 9' 0" x 11' 6" 274 cm x 351 cm 3rd Quarter, 19th Century

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Persian Rug, Kerman Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

Persian Carpet Collection

In a rarely found size, nearly 11x15, this is a superbly crafted example of the inimitable Persian Kermanshah weaving style. Inspired by historical Persian Court carpets, it presents a magnificently ornate medallion encircled by an exquisitely detailed, ornate field patterning. This virtuoso use of florid design continues through exceptionally fluid cornerpieces and culminates in an imaginative, compelling border suite. Happily, this antique Oriental rug of such breathtaking beauty and great refinement has been extremely well cared for, ensuring it can provide daily enjoyment for many decades to come. ???? The suffix Shah to the names of persons and places is a common method in the past and in the Sassanid period, the name of a region or province was mentioned with the suffix Shah, so that the first pyramid ruled Gilan with the title of Gilan Shah, and the third pyramid ruled Sistan with The title of Skanshah and Vahram IV (Bahram) was the ruler of Kerman and the title of Kermanshah. Price upon request! 11' 3" x 14' 10" 343cm x 452cm Circa 1875 145 years old- Antique Ravar Kerman [LAVER KIRMAN] Persian Carpet!

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Persian Rug, Heriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

Persian Carpet Collection

35 Meters-From one of the most well-loved of antique Persian carpet styles, this dazzling Serapi (Heriz)antique carpet makes a uniquely powerful statement. Offering artistic magnitude equal to its uncommonly grand palace size dimensions, its robust naturally dyed colors and bold, geometrically rendered proportions radiate an unusually vigorous artistic vision, where a regal twin-pendant medallion merges fluidly into crisp surrounding vinery. Painstaking attention to spatial balance and skillful juxtaposition of naturally crafted hues are at the heart of this artistic immediacy, demonstrating the revered ability of its weavers to express vigor through virtuoso technical brilliance. Price upon request! 14' 10" x 25' 6" 452cm x 777cm Late 19th Century

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Persian Rug, Tabriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

Persian Carpet Collection

During the 19th century and turn of the 20th century, the workshops of the Northwest Persian city of Tabriz strove to convey extraordinarily subtle nuances of color, while using limited but surprisingly diverse palettes of extremely versatile earth tone hues. At once complex, yet serene, this extremely well-preserved 120-year-old 9x12 carpet is a highly successful example of this special dexterity, through the use of inviting earth tone shades, including celadon, leather, warm ochre, steely gray, taupe, and soft teal. A fine weave and sturdy foundation make this piece a highly practical solution for a contemporary or traditional space, as well as an entirely aesthetic one Price upon request 11' 8" x 16' 0" 356cm x 488cm Circa 1900

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Persian Rug, Farahan Persian Rug, Sarouk Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

Persian Carpet Collection

35.7 Meters-In the first half of the 19th century, Ferahan Sarouk was one of only a few Persian town weaving centers that possessed weavers with the great dexterity and sufficient wealth necessary to take on a palace-size commission such as this. Much technical and design experience was needed to accomplish this monumental weaving, such as the perfect proportion of the centerpiece with the graceful corners and ample borders. Executed in a remarkably fine weave for a palace-size carpet, this breathtaking piece juxtaposes a massive, elongated center medallion with petite point detailing of the multitude of charming Sarouk-style blossoms in its field. Best-of-the-Best Sold in 2018 14' 2" x 27' 2" 432cm x 828cm 2nd Quarter, 19th Century

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Persian Rug, Kashan Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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170 years old _ A masterwork Mohtasham Kashan of early vintage, this regal area size rug reveals many of the attributes that have contributed to this style's pre-eminent place in the Persian rug pantheon. At nearly 170 years of age, this incredibly tightly knotted piece was woven with great delicacy of design and a striking clarity of line that allows the myriad floral shapes to each cast their own individual character. Featuring a spacious elliptical reserve, a nested medallion and grand pendants, its classic spectrum of hues glow with patina. Soft coral, aqua, bluebell, and light oak tones interact in riveting splendor between honeyed ivory and inky blue zones. It is easy to find a floor or wall space for such an enchanting gem as this. ———————————— 4' 8" x 6' 9" 142cm x 206cm Circa 1850

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Persian Rug, Farahan Persian Rug, Sarouk Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

Persian Carpet Collection

A staggering attention to detail and a spirited formality are among the many merits of this superb Ferahan Sarouk carpet. Its delicately outlined, lobed centerpiece would gently unify a well-appointed interior while its soft burgundy undertone adds warmth and depth to the overall color palette. This carpet's splendid array of secondary tones and myriad flower faces invite visitors to linger and enjoy its circulating vinery in bloom. It is exceptional to encounter such a wealth of singular jewel tone hues, as brilliant saffron yellow, sapphire blue, teal and ruby red are virtually never encountered in Ferahan Sarouk carpets, much less in this profusion. The result is certain to entrance enthusiasts of this esteemed Persian town carpet style. S.O.P.C 10' 8" x 14' 6" 325cm x 442cm Late 19th Century

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Persian Rug, Yazd Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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YAZD An exquisitely regal showpiece as either wall art or on the floor, this painterly exemplar of the cherished YAZD weaving group exhibits a consummate refinement and compositional mastery. Like an ornate honey-gold courtyard fountain viewed from the air, glittering shades of cornflower spill from the Rococo medallion into meandering waterways that irrigate a profusion of crystalline garden blooms across a luxuriant garnet toned reserve. Obviously woven by a woman with a profound mastery of color, its primary border of lyrically drawn lotus and peony flowers are swathed in continually color-changing braided vinery, in rich shades of blue from a deep royal to rich cerulean, highlighted by olive, peach hues, and sparingly used pear green. Exceptionally fine of weave with heavier pile, this astonishingly well-preserved rug is illumined by the lanolin-rich lamb’s wool so essential to achieve the greatest heights of Persian weaving. Price upon request! 10' 9" x 7' 9" 355cm x 254cm circa 1920

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Persian Rug, Kerman Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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Filled with rare green hues, this 130-140 year old antique Persian Laver Kirman (Lavar Kerman) rug captivates with its one-of-a-kind sunburst medallion formed from eight tree-bearing lobes. signature of the elites of the workshop of Qasetli brothers. A profusion of floral garlands radiates outward into elaborate cornerpieces and an especially spacious border of blossoming mistletoe. Its precise symmetry and effusive floral forms exemplify the elegant Persian Court rug aesthetic. Price upon request! 9' 10" x 10' 7" 300cm x 323cm Late 19th Century Antique Ravar Kerman [LAVER KIRMAN] Persian Carpet!

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Persian Rug, Isfahan Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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Prized by enthusiasts, early ISFAHAN carpets such as this are known for the unusually high level of originality in their drawing and design. In this example, the ivory reserve presents an entirely original architectural outline we have never seen in any other rug. Great innovation extends to the equally novel corner spandrels, formed from individual squared facets that frame the delicate pinpoint vinery in their own sheltered niches. Though a majestic grand medallion with expansive winged pendants commands the spacious reserve, it is the willowy tree forms drawn from nature that truly animate the design, imparting a curvilinear counterpoint and swaying movement throughout the surrounding spaces. Exceptionally subtle abrash striation adds texture and visual interest to individual blossom petals within the same flower, an effect clearly drawn from attentive study of the natural world. 6' 9" x 10' 1" 206cm x 307cm Late 19th Century

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Persian Rug, Tehran Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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An exquisitely regal showpiece as either wall art or on the floor, this painterly exemplar of the cherished Tehran weaving group exhibits a consummate refinement and compositional mastery. Like an ornate honey-gold courtyard fountain viewed from the air, glittering shades of cornflower spill from the Rococo medallion into meandering waterways that irrigate a profusion of crystalline garden blooms across a luxuriant garnet toned reserve. Obviously woven by a woman with a profound mastery of color, its primary border of lyrically drawn lotus and peony flowers are swathed in continually color-changing braided vinery, in rich shades of blue from a deep royal to rich cerulean, highlighted by olive, peach hues, and sparingly used pear green. Exceptionally fine of weave with heavier pile, this astonishingly well-preserved rug is illumined by the lanolin-rich lamb’s wool so essential to achieve the greatest heights of Persian weaving. 4' 6" x 7' 8" 408.5cm x 280cm Late 19th Century 130 years old TEHRAN Rug! 11M Endless source of beauty and imagination! excellent design and color, a well-known name in Persian carpet industry.

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Persian Rug, Tehran Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

Persian Carpet Collection

TEHRAN SILK An astonishing, warm auburn Red and rare secondary palette coupled with utterly exquisite floral drawing and extraordinarily fine knotting creates a deeply profound artistic dynamic. Delicately rendered petals, boughs, and architectural features hide several taupes and buff accents that support the pas de deux between pale peach and celadon that is everywhere in the rug. Deepest sapphire blue provides an iridescent contrasting tone while the occasional spot of buttercup yellow adds a quiet element of surprise. This heavy-pile example of the inimitable Tehran Silk tradition offers the happy situation of being able to place this piece even in higher traffic areas. 5' 0" x 6' 11" 152 cm x 211 cm Circa 1900

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Persian Rug, Isfahan Persian Rug

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ISFAHAN The carefully adjusted digital images you are viewing can barely catch the stunning royal blue of this lavish, extraordinarily finely knotted Persian Isfahan carpet. “Eslimi Design Name “ Precisely drawn circular arabesques dance in an ordered arrangement across the field, carrying ivory blossom highlights. The extremely fine weave allows for an extraordinary level of fine detailing that shows in every inch of botanical tracery. A cornucopia of delicately crafted leaves, flower heads, and elaborated "shamsa" motifs bring exquisitely balanced formality to the brick red border of this finely crafted Isfahan carpet in mint condition. Price upon request! 8' 6" x 12' 7" 259cm x 384cm Circa 1950

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Persian Rug, Kashan Persian Rug

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MANCHESTER KASHAN The ultra soft Manchester wool enhances this striking, potently colored Kashan. The field is an elaborate display of exquisitely drawn floral bouquets, the result of unusually fine knotting, set on a visually dazzling shade of magenta-red. The border demonstrates the weavers' virtuosity, ornamented with detailed minarets, pineapples, teapots and dancing foliage. After 90 years this carpet remains in excellent condition. Price upon request! 8' 8" x 12' 1"13 264cm x 368cm Circa 1925

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Persian Rug, Tabriz Persian Rug

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TABRIZ One of Persia’s oldest cities, Tabriz's geographic isolation preserved its regal style, keeping it relatively unaffected by domestic and foreign artistic trends. Emanating from ornate plumed vases, a fanciful array of flowery garlands, blooming boughs, and blossoms fill the field with a well-spaced diversity that invites closer viewing. A sharp eye will discover numerous fantastical cypress tucked within the exquisitely drawn flora. Naturally dyed hues of electrum, mulberry, sapphire, daffodil, and royal lilac are given full opportunity to shine across the luxuriant Byzantium purple field, derived from their age-old dye recipe that adds small amounts of indigo to the madder red dye bath. Each hue gleams like gems among the distinctive array of botanical grandeur. When combined with generous dimensions and heavy-pile condition, the results are this magnificent carpet capable of totally vitalizing a dignified interior. 10' 8" x 14' 6" 325cm x 442cm Circa 1920

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Persian Rug, Tabriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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TABRIZ Haji Jalili An unmistakable Miracle! Highly engaging grandeur and a richly ornamental aesthetic elevate this spectacular formal antique Oriental carpet to seldom seen heights. From the master carpet designer, Hadji Jallili (Haji Jalili), its breathtaking cruciform medallion holds an exquisite assortment of lifelike blossom garlands and elegant floral sprays, extending into a softly striated rare terracotta reserve. Painstakingly crafted borders and grand cornerpieces continue this exacting artistry, and redouble the appeal of this tremendously creative antique Persian rug. Price upon request! 13' 0" x 18' 0" 396cm x 549cm Circa 1875

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Persian Rug, Heriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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HERIZ 145 years old Quite unlike any oversize Serapi [Heriz] we have seen, this astonishing piece offers exquisitely spacious, perfectly balanced geometric forms and an unaffected sense for color. Its very clear drawing exudes a very seldom seen vitality, as a robust medallion virtually consumes the entire field, with grand-scale pendants and highly creative expansive botanical forms that appear to float majestically. Based in warm carnelian to terracotta, the brilliantly abrashed field creates a compelling sense of movement and profound depth to underscore the entirely successful design. This over 145-year-old, oversize carpet also offers unusually fine, lustrous wool, is extremely tightly knotted and in virtually full, original pile condition. Price upon request! 11' 0" x 15' 10" 335cm x 483cm Circa 1875

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Persian Rug, Farahan Persian Rug, Sarouk Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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FARAHAN SAROOQ A profusion of jewel-tone colors brings a vibrant, almost tropical character to this turn-of-the-19th-century Persian FARAHAN SAROOQ carpet in the coveted style. An unusually fine weave and closely shorn pile lend crystal clarity to the large proportioned design. An abundance of delightful hues, including glowing golds, apple green, salmon, copper, vermilion, and apricot, support its entirely singular grand aquamarine medallion, given tremendous visual depth by skillful abrash (intentional color striation). Wide ivory corner pieces contribute stately outlines and pastel botanical forms. This stunning 140-year-old carpet in superb condition is the perfect fit for a grand parlor or entry hall where natural light can energize its resonant natural hues, although it would shine brilliantly in virtually any environment. Price upon request! 14' 6" x 18' 3" 442cm x 556cm Circa 1880

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Persian Rug, Soltan Abad Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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SULTANABAD-ARAK 26 meters Seldom is a prized light ground antique Persian Sultanabad carpet found in such a grand size as this 14x20 piece. The glistening golden wheat base brilliantly offsets an intriguing double latticework all-over field pattern. Click through to the massive image to see how the continually changing tones in the horizontal keyhole designs range from rust to soft salmon to rose creating significant visual depth. A striking stylization of blossoms and leaves in the border substantially augments the graciousness of this rug. This highly desirable oversize Persian village carpet is remarkably preserved in virtually full-pile condition at over a century of age. Price upon request! 13' 10" x 20' 3"88 422cm x 617cm Circa 1900

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Persian Rug, Kashan Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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A SILK-SOUF KASHAN CARPET Virtually every Persian weaving region had its unique interpretation of the "Vase" design that presents blossoming botanical wonders springing from a large urn at the base of the field amidst often phantasmagorical landscapes. This 130 to 140 -year-old Kashan gem aptly demonstrates the consummately sculpted detail, incredibly fine weave, and luminous wool& Silk (SOUF) surface that enable this virtuoso expression. A robust rose bouquet reaches skyward, fanning out from the opulent central vessel. Enrapturing lush floral foliage leaps off the parchment-toned background, emerging from the splendidly rendered brookside trees. A stunningly vibrant painter's palette of pure natural dyes is employed with the utmost mastery in the generation before synthetic dyes began to be used. In this deeply inspired example, this incredibly luminous, heavy-piled, deeply artful rug fully achieves a palpable sense of nature's fecundity. Resale Right: No! 4' 9" x 6' 11" 145 cm x 211 cm

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Persian Rug, Kerman Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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RAVAR KERMAN The many-layered golden camelhair reserve of this exquisite 170-year-old antique rug distinguishes it from almost all other formal oversize antique Persian carpets. Upon this backdrop lies a majestic sapphire blue medallion, filled with cloudbands and lotus blossoms, and two pairs of splendidly decorated double pendants. The choice of pale rose in the broad cornerpieces is very rare and imbues an extraordinary level of beauty to this one-in-the-world art carpet. Price upon request! 11' 10" x 19' 10" 361cm x 605cm Circa 1850

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Persian Rug, Heriz Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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Woven over a century ago, this striking, inarguably singular Persian Serapi Heriz oversize carpet is distinguished in several ways. Its expansive size, casually elegant botanical imagery, and splendid color palette, especially its deep lapis blue field, are all attractive and rarely seen elements. Of particular note is the village rug's mesmerizing vermilion red central medallion holding a fully open green-blue lotus blossom. This oversize 120-year-old Persian carpet in extremely good condition offers time-softened, resonant hues would contribute an exceptional level of artfulness to a large room. Price upon request! 12' 7" x 18' 10"42,4 384cm x 574cm Circa 1900

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Persian Rug, Isfahan Persian Rug, Antique Persian Rug

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In a masterfully avant-garde departure from usual Isfahan patterns, this notable rug is animated by colossally overscale anchor pendants juxtaposed with a small-scale allover design. Within each, lithe bouquets of irises and pansies spring to life in a bright gold-fringed, nearly fleur de lis form. This piece's meticulously fine weave and stylized pinpoint rendering of the beloved classical Golfarang pattern combine to exhibit a mosaic-like effect. In combination with a richly saturated palette of saturated madder red, cobalt, rose, and deep ocean green, reveals the consummate skill of a master weaver and true artist. Isfahan rugs are known for much more than their expressiveness of pattern and lustrous surface, but also an astonishing suppleness and refined tactile qualities. This memorable Persian town rug offers remarkable condition and the perfect dimensions for an entryway or to highlight that special space. 10' 0" x 12' 4" 305 cm x 376 cm Late 19th Century

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Persian Rug, Kashan Persian Rug

Persian Carpet Collection

SILK KASHAN-Very fine knotting with a resultant mind-boggling detail and astonishing naturally-dyed jewel tones combine to create a fresh interpretation of this long-esteemed Persian carpet style. This piece from the Persian Court tradition offers a symphony of beautifully-combined colors that fill highly faceted blossoms of great variety. In each quadrant, differing scales and structures of the flowerheads are infinitely beguiling! The medallion itself is specially conceived, its interior less defined by concentric layers than typical, revealing instead a single azure blue center supporting attendant palmettes. The border emphasizes expertly rendered rose petals reflecting the European shading technique that intermix inventively with delicate traditional Persian floral designs. This piece with its hard-to-find small room size dimensions is in very good condition and offers an equally rare level of formal ambiance. sale Right Now: No 3rd Quarter, 20th Century 4' 4" x 7' 5" 145cm x 245cm Circa 1940-50

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