Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA grandly monumental design of interlacing vines and palmettes in autumnal shades of gold, terracotta, and soft blue  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA grandly monumental design of interlacing vines and palmettes in autumnal shades of gold, terracotta, and soft blue unfolds dramatically across the black field of this stunning antique Sultanabad. A diamond-like configuration of vines provides a sort of latent medallion within the centralized composition. The border of palmettes and floral sprays set against a terracotta ground provides the perfect contrast of color and scale to the field design, complementing bold graphic effect of the field with a more delicate approach. The lovely wool of the pile adds a tactile dimension to the luxurious design and palette. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 11 ft x 14 ft 06 in (3.35 m x 4.42 m)   « Less

Antique Oushak, Turkey, circa 1900A monumental allover design of classic arabesques and vines unfolds grandly across the field of this impressive antique Oushak. Similar  More »

Antique Oushak, Turkey, circa 1900A monumental allover design of classic arabesques and vines unfolds grandly across the field of this impressive antique Oushak. Similar elements make up the main border, but there they are set against an ivory ground in contrast to the pale salmon field. The complexity and scale of the design is nicely offset here by the softly delicate palette in the classic Oushak manner, just as the lustrous wool pile supplies the added luxuriousness that makes Oushaks so desirable. Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 9. ft 08 in x 14 ft 06 in (2.95 m x 4.42 m)   « Less

Antique Agra carpet, circa 1900 - The rich density of design in this lush antique Agra is mollified by the soft saffron and celadon tones of its coloration. Only the darker  More »

Antique Agra carpet, circa 1900 - The rich density of design in this lush antique Agra is mollified by the soft saffron and celadon tones of its coloration. Only the darker details in reds and aubergines stand out in the field or in the similarly treated detail of the main border. Field and border alike are set off mainly by pale apricot ground of the intervening corner-pieces in this masterful combination of lavishness and subtlety. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 10 ft 04 in x 14 ft 07 in (3.15 m x 4.45 m)   « Less

Antique Agra rug, Circa 1900 - Radial arrays of palmettes and vines in cinnamon, cocoa, and aubergine tones sprawl across the warm ivory ground of this elegant antique Agra.  More »

Antique Agra rug, Circa 1900 - Radial arrays of palmettes and vines in cinnamon, cocoa, and aubergine tones sprawl across the warm ivory ground of this elegant antique Agra. The forms and design of the field continue on a slightly smaller scale in the main border. Set off from the field only by a finely worked minor border, this similarity imparts a sense of textural unity to the overall carpet, enhancing its decorative effect. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 10 ft 09 in x 14 ft 07 in (3.28 m x 4.45 m)   « Less

Antique Agra, India, late nineteenth century Antique gra carpets like this, produced in India in the late nineteenth century, are admired for their suave adaptation of  More »

Antique Agra, India, late nineteenth century Antique gra carpets like this, produced in India in the late nineteenth century, are admired for their suave adaptation of classical Mughal and Persian rug designs, but rarely do they capture the quality of these models with such elegant perfection. At the center of the field a delicately scalloped star medallion in pale apricot emits graceful, curling arabesque vines, surrounded by a welter of palmettes and fine, flowering tendrils, all against a soft, sage green ground. Cornerpieces like the medallion complete the field, while an elegant apricot-ground border of palmettes and sickle leaves provides the perfect frame for the central design. The counterpoint of color and pattern here is extraordinary, even among the very best Agras. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 11 ft 10 in x 14 ft 07 in (3.61 m x 4.45 m)   « Less

Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 11 ft 05 in x 14 ft 07 in (3.48 m x 4.45 m)

Style: Chinese Origin: China Size: 11 ft 05 in x 14 ft 07 in (3.48 m x 4.45 m)   « Less

Art Nouveau, France, early twentieth century A classic Art Nouveau border of dynamic, biomorphic floral scrolls provides the essential design of this exquisite antique  More »

Art Nouveau, France, early twentieth century A classic Art Nouveau border of dynamic, biomorphic floral scrolls provides the essential design of this exquisite antique French carpet. The deep blue green field is articulated only with sinuous, undulating wave-like forms in tone-on-tone coloration, giving it a cool, fluid, ocean-like effect. The contrasting gold ground of the border endows it with an even more impressive, monumental presence, underscoring the deceptive simplicity that is the very essence of great Art Nouveau design. Style: Art Nouveau Origin: France Size: 11 ft 07 in x 14 ft 07 in (3.53 m x 4.45 m)   « Less

Antique Sivas, Turkey, circa 1900At first glance this elegant and reserved antique Sivas appears to have an open, deep salmon field surrounded by a richly detailed classical  More »

Antique Sivas, Turkey, circa 1900At first glance this elegant and reserved antique Sivas appears to have an open, deep salmon field surrounded by a richly detailed classical arabesque border. But a closer look reveals a delicate, tiny honeycomb pattern in the field that animates the salmon tone and plays off of the finely detailed texture of the border. This regal carpet shows how it is sometimes true that less can be more. Style: Sivas Origin: Turkey Size: 11 ft 07 in x 14 ft 08 in (3.53 m x 4.47 m)   « Less

Antique Indian Carpet, late nineteenth century A crisply designed pattern of stylized trees arranged in staggered rows unfolds across the jet-black field of this lushly  More »

Antique Indian Carpet, late nineteenth century A crisply designed pattern of stylized trees arranged in staggered rows unfolds across the jet-black field of this lushly dramatic antique Indian carpet. A closer look reveals that the contours of the trees are made up of densely worked leaves, flowers, and birds. The black ground operates in graphic terms, functioning as little more than a bold, thick outline for the tree forms. The borders adapt the dense floral detail of the trees to a continuous longitudinal format, continuing the palette and design texture of the field, but in a different, contrasting pattern. The deep, pungent color of the carpet is nicely complemented by the rich, velvety texture of the pile. Style: Region Specific Origin: India Size: 11 ft 10 in x 14 ft 08 in (3.61 m x 4.47 m)   « Less

Antique Oushak / Ushak, Turkey, circa 1900 In place of the allover palmette designs often encountered on antique Oushak carpets, this one has a grand, four-petalled  More »

Antique Oushak / Ushak, Turkey, circa 1900 In place of the allover palmette designs often encountered on antique Oushak carpets, this one has a grand, four-petalled medallion and corner pieces. Sinuous arabesque tendrils curl gracefully across the intervening space of the field, while a lovely vinescroll border frames the entire design. Highly decorative sand and cocoa tones prevail, except for the border with its sparing accents of burgundy rosettes. Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 10 ft x 14 ft 08 in (3.05 m x 4.47 m)   « Less