Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Carpet, Circa 1910 The trademark of Heriz/Serapi is often with an indigo central pendant on a tomato-red ground. The angular floral elements  More »

Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Carpet, Circa 1910 The trademark of Heriz/Serapi is often with an indigo central pendant on a tomato-red ground. The angular floral elements also define Heriz carpets from Northwest Persia. Always popular, these carpets have been in demand and continue to have a strong market. Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 08 in x 12 ft 03 in (2.64 m x 3.73 m)   « Less

This Kazvin carpet features an intricate medallion built around a kaleidoscopic array of ogival figures. Two extended pendants flanked by flame-like palmettes stand out from  More »

This Kazvin carpet features an intricate medallion built around a kaleidoscopic array of ogival figures. Two extended pendants flanked by flame-like palmettes stand out from the dense, intertwining network of floral arabesques. The field is framed by complex spandrels defined by rare green scrollwork and charming floral guardbands woven with a contrasting ivory background. The main borders feature accentuated palmettes and floral vinescrolls that form a meandering pattern across the brilliant red background. Style: Kazvin Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 12 ft 04 in (2.74 m x 3.76 m)   « Less

Woven with a crimson-red field burgeoning on chestnut brown, this exceptional carpet features a classic medallion surrounded by a lush, floral arabesque with tonal saz-leaf  More »

Woven with a crimson-red field burgeoning on chestnut brown, this exceptional carpet features a classic medallion surrounded by a lush, floral arabesque with tonal saz-leaf motifs, palmettes and architectural scrolls that epitomize the elegance of Persian designs. Ivory guardbands, ogival spandrels and dark borders filled with palmettes and extended cloudbands complete this finely-detailed carpet. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 06 in x 12 ft 04 in (2.59 m x 3.76 m)   « Less

43552 Antique Kerman, early twentieth century - A grand central medallion brimming over with rich arabesque detail hovers at the center of the field on this lavish antique  More »

43552 Antique Kerman, early twentieth century - A grand central medallion brimming over with rich arabesque detail hovers at the center of the field on this lavish antique Kerman. Cornerpieces of similar form virtually merge with the adjacent main border, creating a larger, finely textured framework around the medallion, while leafy floral sprays fill the intervening areas in blue that remain. The lustrous wool pile effectively complements the glowing golden palette that predominates across most of the design. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 12 ft 04 in (2.74 m x 3.76 m)   « Less

Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Iran Size: 9. ft 08 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.95 m x 3.78 m)

Style: Heriz-Serapi Origin: Iran Size: 9. ft 08 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.95 m x 3.78 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA fine lace-like ‘Herati’ pattern in ivory and autumn tones repeats with absolute precision across the rich  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA fine lace-like ‘Herati’ pattern in ivory and autumn tones repeats with absolute precision across the rich chocolate ground of this lovely antique Tabriz. The drawing is so controlled that it suggests latent patterns of intersecting circles and diamonds across the entire design. Multiple floral borders continue the effect of infinite geometric repetition as well as the pleasing juxtaposition of chocolate and earthy orange tones. The weave is incredibly fine, as the minuteness of the design indicates. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 04 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.84 m x 3.78 m)   « Less

Antique Sarouk-Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centurySarouk-Farahans are renowned among Persian carpets for the refined and elegant treatment of classical medallion  More »

Antique Sarouk-Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centurySarouk-Farahans are renowned among Persian carpets for the refined and elegant treatment of classical medallion designs. But this example is distinguished not only by the grace and finesse of its design, but above all by its unusual allover composition. The basic design consists of interlacing spiral tendrils, but the changes in the ground color create a compartment or cartouche effect, entirely transforming the visual impression. The palmette border is also exceptionally lush, almost Mughal in style. Add to this the reserved palette of earthen tones and pale blues, and we have here one of the most extraordinary Sarouk-Farahans to be found. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 12 ft 05 in (2.74 m x 3.78 m   « Less

43370 Antique Kashan, Persia, late nineteenth century - This antique Kashan evokes all the elegance and grandeur of the classical Persian carpets produced centuries  More »

43370 Antique Kashan, Persia, late nineteenth century - This antique Kashan evokes all the elegance and grandeur of the classical Persian carpets produced centuries earlier. At the center of the field is a scalloped medallion with large finials. Arabesque spandrels complement the medallion at the four corners of the field, while the intervening tan ground is filled with a ‘millefleurs’ pattern reminiscent of embroidered Kashmir shawls. In the main border a finely proportion interlacing vinescroll is set against cool blue ground that echoes the central medallion. Style: Kashan Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft 04 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.84 m x 3.78 m)   « Less

Antique Shirvan, Caucasus, late nineteenth century A series of geometric medallions in ivory and red repeats across a dark blue ground on this meticulously detailed antique  More »

Antique Shirvan, Caucasus, late nineteenth century A series of geometric medallions in ivory and red repeats across a dark blue ground on this meticulously detailed antique Shrirvan. Within each of these is a smaller quatrefoil medallion spewing forth branches or vines rendered as latchhooks, with smaller stylized animals scattered across the remaining space. A series of borders enclose the field – first an S-Dragon border, then a stylized vinescroll, and finally a double vinescroll or ‘crab” border. Shrivans are prized for the perfection of their weave and their crisp drawing, but this example is exceptional even among the best of its kind. Style: Kashan Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 08 in x 12 ft 05 in (2.64 m x 3.78 m)   « Less

Antique Shahsevan Long Rug, from Persia, circa 1870 Larger Shahsevan rugs are uncommon, and often they are mistaken for rugs from the nearby Caucasus region. This spectacular  More »

Antique Shahsevan Long Rug, from Persia, circa 1870 Larger Shahsevan rugs are uncommon, and often they are mistaken for rugs from the nearby Caucasus region. This spectacular example has the unusual design, spontaneous drawing, and rich color that sets them apart from Kazaks or Karabaghs. A series of large diamond latch hook medallions repeats down the field, each enclosed in a compartment of different color. Inner stepped medallions with linear embellishment fill the diamonds, whose interior coloration varies as well. The remainder of each compartment has a varied array of space fillers. An exciting border of hooked elements, simplified trees, and diamond rosettes is set against red ground that firmly frames and anchors the dynamic composition of the field, with one last outer wine-glass border on an ivory ground as the final touch. Style: Shahsavan / Shahsevan Origin: Caucasus Size: 6. ft 04 in x 12 ft 06 in (1.93 m x 3.81 m)   « Less