ON HOLD Antique Agra, India, late nineteenth centuryWhile antique Agra carpets often adapt the designs of the classical Indian rug repertoire, this incomparably beautiful  More »

ON HOLD Antique Agra, India, late nineteenth centuryWhile antique Agra carpets often adapt the designs of the classical Indian rug repertoire, this incomparably beautiful example is derived from the great blossom carpets of classical Persian and Caucasian tradition. Here the complex allover repeat pattern consists of a network of fine vines that link classical ‘flame’ palmettes in red, with oblong horizontal rosette-palmettes in ivory, and diagonal cream colored ‘Harshang’ palmettes sprouting red blossoms reminiscent of crab claws. The rich palette is set dramatically against a blue-black ground that silhouettes the main elements in brilliant contrast. The border of red and ivory flowering palmettes on a creamy yellow ground provides the perfect frame in counter-contrast, accented by red-ground vinescroll minor borders. A truly stunning homage to classical carpet design. Size: 15 ft 07 in x 17 ft 10 in (4.75 m x 5.44 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman Rug, Persia, late nineteenth century - An allover design of finely drawn, delicately interlacing vines and flowers graces the soft champagne gold field of this  More »

Antique Kerman Rug, Persia, late nineteenth century - An allover design of finely drawn, delicately interlacing vines and flowers graces the soft champagne gold field of this supremely elegant antique Kerman. The thin proportion of the vines yields pride of place to the elegantly stylized palmettes, which also appear in the border, but set against a dark blue ground that provides a framing contrast to the field. The decorative sensibility of this carpet is simply superb. Size: 8. ft 09 in x 18 ft (2.67 m x 5.49 m)   « Less

Antique English Axminster Rug, 19th century Made in the grand neo-classical European tradition, this spectacular Axminster was England's response to the Savonnerie carpets  More »

Antique English Axminster Rug, 19th century Made in the grand neo-classical European tradition, this spectacular Axminster was England's response to the Savonnerie carpets produced for the French elite. It displays a series of concentric cartouche medallions with rich egg-and-dart and astragal moldings reminiscent of stuccoed and frescoed ceiling decor, Lovely swags and garlands appear to dangle and sway across the moldings and the intervening ground surfaces in burgundy, ivory, and soft blue-green. Size: 15 ft x 18 ft (4.57 m x 5.49 m)   « Less

Size: 9. ft 01 in x 17. ft 08 in (2.84 m x 5.49 m)

Size: 9. ft 01 in x 17. ft 08 in (2.84 m x 5.49 m)   « Less

Antique Lavar Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAntique Lavar Kermans are highly prized for their ability to recreate the designs of the great classical Kerman  More »

Antique Lavar Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAntique Lavar Kermans are highly prized for their ability to recreate the designs of the great classical Kerman masterpieces of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, but rarely do they capture the stunning color of such forerunners as this superb Lavar Kerman does. Here a diamond medallion filled with a multi-colored profusion of flowers and vines on a dark ground hovers majestically within an open red field occupied otherwise only by a selected array of finials and cartouches with similar floral filling. Cornerpieces echo the central medallion as they transition into a multiplicity of borders, eleven to be exact, which collectively frame the openness of field with a contrasting complexity of fine detail. Here we see the convergence of exquisite design and color characteristic of the greatest Persian rugs. Size: 11 ft 09 in x 18 ft (3.58 m x 5.49 m)   « Less

Antique Kashan, Persia, circa 1900 An allover design of undulating vines replete with flowers and palmettes wends its way across the rich burgundy field of this classic  More »

Antique Kashan, Persia, circa 1900 An allover design of undulating vines replete with flowers and palmettes wends its way across the rich burgundy field of this classic antique Kashan. The drawing is animated, suggesting a sense of burgeoning life, while still expressing that stately restraint for which Kashans of this type are so highly prized. An elegant palmette vinescroll border frames the field, set against a navy ground for contrast and reinforced by ivory minor borders. The finesse of the drawing and the weave are matched by the saturated color and lustrous pile. Size: 10 ft 03 in x 18 ft (3.12 m x 5.49 m)   « Less

Antique Needlepoint Carpet, England, late nineteenth century This stately antique English needlepoint carpet has an allover design of openwork medallions set within a  More »

Antique Needlepoint Carpet, England, late nineteenth century This stately antique English needlepoint carpet has an allover design of openwork medallions set within a rectangular framework. The medallions themselves are composed of circular wreaths or garlands with interior bouquets, all set in vertical and horizontal rows. The medallions are framed in turn by a larger grid of garlands or swags with bouquets at the various points of intersection. Additional sprays of leaves help to form a subtle outer frame or border. The pastel palette matches the delicacy and restraint of the design, making this an ideal decorative carpet. Size: 11 ft 03 in x 18 ft (3.43 m x 5.49 m)   « Less

Style: Karabagh Origin: Caucasus Size: 3. ft 10 in x 18 ft (1.17 m x 5.49 m)

Style: Karabagh Origin: Caucasus Size: 3. ft 10 in x 18 ft (1.17 m x 5.49 m)   « Less

Antique American Hooked Rug, late nineteenth centuryWhile the technique and somewhat quaint drawing of this outstanding antique hooked rug betray the distinctive charm of  More »

Antique American Hooked Rug, late nineteenth centuryWhile the technique and somewhat quaint drawing of this outstanding antique hooked rug betray the distinctive charm of American folk art, the medallion-cartouche design and the soft ivory golden coloration are clearly derived from contemporary French Aubusson and Savonnerie carpets. This piece clearly represents a desire to produce something more cosmopolitan, formal, and stately than the usual American hooked rugs, and this is also evident in the exceptionally large scale or size of the piece. As such it represents a genuinely rare and distinctive example within this genre. Size: 11 ft 04 in x 18 ft 02 in (3.45 m x 5.54 m)   « Less

Antique Kazvin, Persia, circa 1900Palmettes, flowers, and sinuous vines wend their way in profusion across the rich red field of this luscious antique Kazvin. The design is  More »

Antique Kazvin, Persia, circa 1900Palmettes, flowers, and sinuous vines wend their way in profusion across the rich red field of this luscious antique Kazvin. The design is carefully controlled in its layout and symmetry despite its dynamic freedom and exuberance. The field elements reappear in the main border as a continuous vinescroll, but set against a blue ground in framing contrast to the field. The meticulous drawing and uniform design texture create a harmonious decorative effect despite the richness of the color and complexity of the ornament. Size: 8. ft 10 in x 18 ft 02 in (2.69 m x 5.54 m)   « Less