Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900 An allover design of star-like floral medallions in salmon, sea green, and navy blue repeats in a staggered arrangement across an ivory  More »

Antique Khorassan, Persia, circa 1900 An allover design of star-like floral medallions in salmon, sea green, and navy blue repeats in a staggered arrangement across an ivory field on this lavish antique Khorassan. Although the pattern essentially repeats the same elements, the changes in color make thedesign seem dynamic and varied. Multiple minor borders enclose a main border of cartouches. The coloration of the border system echoes that of the field, while the smaller scale and density of its design provides a suitable framing contrast. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 17 ft x 21 ft 03 in (5.18 m x 6.48 m)   « Less

Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 11 ft 06 in (2.74 m x 3.51 m)

Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 9. ft x 11 ft 06 in (2.74 m x 3.51 m)   « Less

Antique Ravar Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAntique Kermans are prized for controlled precision and classic graces of their traditional Persian designs, and among  More »

Antique Ravar Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAntique Kermans are prized for controlled precision and classic graces of their traditional Persian designs, and among them Ravars are the most exquisite Kermans of all. This exceptional Ravar has a grand, finialled cruciform medallion design surrounded by heart-shaped cornerpieces. The areas within these elements and the intervening field are all filled with a fine welter of delicate vines and flowers, and with a uniform coloration of tans, blues and cinnamon throughout. The various vinescroll borders are similarly rendered. As a result, the enormous complexity of the design tends to recede into the background, along with form of the main medallion and cornerpieces, thereby giving the carpet a far more decorative and modern appeal despite the classical detail. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 15 ft 09 in x 21 ft 06 in (4.80 m x 6.55 m)   « Less

Antique Spain, late nineteenth centuryAn oval cameo medallion surrounded by a wreath of leafy branches floats airily within a rich gold open field on this extraordinary  More »

Antique Spain, late nineteenth centuryAn oval cameo medallion surrounded by a wreath of leafy branches floats airily within a rich gold open field on this extraordinary antique. A surrounding array of leafy rococo scrolls on a paler yellow ground comprises a system of cornerpieces, framed dramatically by a narrow border of garlands on a jet-black ground. The entire composition is further enclosed by cocoa outer zone, with floral corner crests set against the border. Much of the palette is in soft pastel tones, but it is the brilliant use of the saturated gold and black tones that makes this piece so uniquely effective as a decorative carpet. Style: Savonnerie Origin: France Size: 13 ft 08 in x 21 ft 06 in (4.17 m x 6.55 m)   « Less

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Late 19th Century This extraordinary Sultanabad commands power and grace. Scrolling ivory vinery swirl on the terra cotta field. Grand  More »

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Late 19th Century This extraordinary Sultanabad commands power and grace. Scrolling ivory vinery swirl on the terra cotta field. Grand in scale and design, the outer palmette border perfectly frames this remarkable carpet. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 14 ft 05 in x 21 ft 09 in (4.39 m x 6.63 m)   « Less

Antique Aubusson, France, late nineteenth centuryAn openwork circular medallion sits amidst a subtle diamond lattice ground on this elegant antique Aubusson. A monumental  More »

Antique Aubusson, France, late nineteenth centuryAn openwork circular medallion sits amidst a subtle diamond lattice ground on this elegant antique Aubusson. A monumental border with flowering festoons gives the field a circular form, with concave triangular cornerpieces filled with scrolling cartouches. A simple border and edge zone frame the field, with rounded corners corresponding to the actual shape of the carpet. The palette of cream and tan tones is remarkably soft, even for an Aubusson, making this a decorative carpet par excellence. Style: Aubusson Origin: France Size: 19 ft 06 in x 21 ft 09 in (5.94 m x 6.63 m)   « Less

Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 14 ft x 22 ft (4.27 m x 6.71 m)

Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 14 ft x 22 ft (4.27 m x 6.71 m)   « Less

This vibrant Khorassan carpet features a traditional Tree of Life pattern woven in a formal, architectural format reminiscent of traditional prayer rugs. Pairs of auspicious  More »

This vibrant Khorassan carpet features a traditional Tree of Life pattern woven in a formal, architectural format reminiscent of traditional prayer rugs. Pairs of auspicious birds and a nest of fledglings decorate the central tree, which is built around arching branches, accentuated palmettes, saz-leaf motifs and detailed floral sprays. Suspended comb amulets hang from the formal arch and architectural spandrels that are decorated with ornate scrollwork. Two smaller trees round out the composition and complete the exceptional turquoise and Persian blue color scheme. Style: Khorassan Origin: Persia Size: 13 ft x 22 ft 02 in (3.96 m x 6.76 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryThe field of this classic Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad carpet displays an outstanding version of the "Herati" or "Mahi-Mahi"  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryThe field of this classic Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad carpet displays an outstanding version of the "Herati" or "Mahi-Mahi" design, an array of palmettes, flowers, and curved leaves linked by a diamond-shaped trellis of vines. The design is so profuse, that the blue black ground barely shows, so that the design appears to float in deep space. The density of the field also plays against the openness of the vine scroll design of the red-ground border, creating a contrast of color as well composition. The multiple minor borders help to accentuate the framing function of the main border, almost like architectural moldings, lending decorative force and strength to the entire design. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 17 ft 08 in x 22 ft 03 in (5.38 m x 6.78 m)   « Less

Antique Sarouk-Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth century. Lush palmettes, delicate flowers, and sinuous vines unfold with the utmost grace across the surface of this  More »

Antique Sarouk-Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth century. Lush palmettes, delicate flowers, and sinuous vines unfold with the utmost grace across the surface of this exquisite antique Sarouk-Farahan. Unlike the mass-produced Sarouks of the twentieth century, here the various design elements are united by a continuous network of fine vines that suggest a latent reciprocal medallion composition. The vinescroll palmette border is set against a red ground in pleasing contrast to the blue-ground field. The palette too is more varied and classic than later Sarouks, nicely complementing the more classic treatment of the design elements. Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 8. ft 07 in x 11 ft 07 in (2.62 m x 3.53 m)   « Less