Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet, late nineteenth centuryThough focused on a grand star medallion with cornerpieces in the classic Persian tradition, the rich and fine tracery  More »

Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet, late nineteenth centuryThough focused on a grand star medallion with cornerpieces in the classic Persian tradition, the rich and fine tracery of vines and flowers in the field insures that the main elements do not dominate the design of this masterful antique Hajijalili Tabriz. The uniform texture of the minor elements all across the surface makes the overall effect subtler, with the medallion distinguished from the celadon field primarily by its soft brown color. As with any masterpiece, the more looks, the more enjoyment and fascination this rug has to offer. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 12 ft 04 in (2.74 m x 3.76 m)   « Less

Antique Khotan Long Rug, East Turkestan, early twentieth centuryStylized sprays of flowers and shrubbery repeat in meticulous symmetry across the warm red ground of this  More »

Antique Khotan Long Rug, East Turkestan, early twentieth centuryStylized sprays of flowers and shrubbery repeat in meticulous symmetry across the warm red ground of this elegant antique Khotan. Several fretwork and cloud borders frame the floral exuberance of the field, while providing a contrasting emphasis of pale gold and aubergine that complements field color so effectively. Despite the precision and finesse of the design, the lively drawing adds an element of spontaneity. Style: Khotan Origin: East Turkestan Size: 6. ft 07 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.01 m x 3.78 m)   « Less

Style: Bidjar / Bijar Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 03 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.82 m x 3.78 m)

Style: Bidjar / Bijar Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 03 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.82 m x 3.78 m)   « Less

Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 04 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.84 m x 3.78 m)

Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 04 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.84 m x 3.78 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryIn the tradition of the great classical Persian court carpets, a grand arabesque medallion hovers within a soft raspberry  More »

Antique Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryIn the tradition of the great classical Persian court carpets, a grand arabesque medallion hovers within a soft raspberry open field on this palatial antique Kerman. Lush floral details on a champagne ground fill the medallion and the cornerpieces of similar design that frame the field. A delicate vinescroll and palmette main border offers a contrast in scale and detail while preserving the coloration of the nearby cornerpieces, giving the entire design a unified decorative effect. The velvety Kerman wool pile further enhances the luxurious overall impression of this extraordinary carpet.   « Less

A delicate design of whispy, flowering vines repeats in staggered array across the field of this supremely elegant antique Agra. The particular configuration of the forms  More »

A delicate design of whispy, flowering vines repeats in staggered array across the field of this supremely elegant antique Agra. The particular configuration of the forms produces a latent effect of intersecting diamond forms. The main border of openwork oblong cartouches with palmettes reverses the color scheme of the field, with minor flanking borders to smooth the transition. The restrained palette is quite remarkable, consisting only of pale and dark gold with sparing cinnamon accents. Along with the utter finesse of the drawing, it makes for an exceeding lovely decorative carpet, despite the rich complexity of the design. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 13 ft 06 in x 35 ft 04 in (4.11 m x 10.77 m)   « Less

Antique Agra, India, late nineteenth century The rich color, ornamental vocabulary, and intricate detail of this antique Indian Agra Oriental rug hark back to the great  More »

Antique Agra, India, late nineteenth century The rich color, ornamental vocabulary, and intricate detail of this antique Indian Agra Oriental rug hark back to the great Kirman "vase carpets" of seventeenth-century Persia. The clusters of large-scale, multi-colored Kirman palmettes contrast effectively against the finer fill of vines and small white flowers or rosettes on the blue ground. Blocks of these rosettes alternate with smaller palmettes in the main border to provide a classically harmonious resolution to the whole. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 13 ft x 34 ft (3.96 m x 10.36 m)   « Less

Antique Nain, Persia, twentieth centuryAntique Nain carpets like this are legendary for the minute precision of their weave and the classical perfection of their design. At  More »

Antique Nain, Persia, twentieth centuryAntique Nain carpets like this are legendary for the minute precision of their weave and the classical perfection of their design. At the center a complex circular medallion with arabesque detail spews forth a lush tangle of spiraling fine vines and palmettes, all against a warm cream ground. Richly detailed cornerpieces similar to the medallion create and oval shaped field, framed in turn by a vinescroll border a cream ground. The uniform soft ground coloration across the entire carpet gives it a wonderful visual unity and decorative potential. Style: Nain Origin: Persia Size: 19 ft 08 in x 33 ft 06 in (5.99 m x 10.21 m)   « Less

Hajijallili Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth centuryThis elegant Hajijallili Tabriz is a masterpiece of counterpoint in soft color and complex design. The surface teems with  More »

Hajijallili Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth centuryThis elegant Hajijallili Tabriz is a masterpiece of counterpoint in soft color and complex design. The surface teems with millefiori, an extravaganza of minute flowers, burgeoning across the field. This profusion is reigned in and patterned by enclosing vinescrolls and changes in ground color to produce a large central medallion with star finials and matching cornerpieces. Upon closer inspection the flowers of the soft brown field appear to emanate from curving tree branches whose color differs only slightly from that of the ground. This penchant for subtle unity recurs again the border, whose forms and tones are only distinguished from the field by separating guard stripes. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 21 ft 02 in x 32 ft 03 in (6.45 m x 9.83 m)   « Less

Antique Heriz/Serapi, Persia, early twentieth centuryThis superb antique Serapi is unusual for its design and cool, earthy palette. Most antique Serapis have centralized  More »

Antique Heriz/Serapi, Persia, early twentieth centuryThis superb antique Serapi is unusual for its design and cool, earthy palette. Most antique Serapis have centralized designs, usually in a bold medallion format. This one, however, is graced by an allover drop-repeat design descended from classical Caucasian blossom and dragon carpets. The interlacing vinescroll border is, of course, classic Heriz or Serapi, although its suits the crisp geometric drawing of the field admirably well. But in place of the vibrant palette so characteristic of Heriz and Serapi carpets, here the coloration is reserved and autumnal, with cinnamon, apricot, and tan tones in place of the rich reds and greens. This is altogether an extraordinary example by every criterion. Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 02 in x 12 ft 06 in (2.49 m x 3.81 m)   « Less