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

Antique Khorassan Persian RugThis magnificent Khorasan has all the finesse and rich delicacy of a millefleur embroidery, but expanded onto a monumental scale. The soft sand  More »

Antique Khorassan Persian RugThis magnificent Khorasan has all the finesse and rich delicacy of a millefleur embroidery, but expanded onto a monumental scale. The soft sand and champagne tones contrast beautifully with the sea-blue ground like gold on lapis lazuli. The sparing use of blue in the border allows the sands and ivory to predominate there, nicely contrasting with the essentially blue cast of the field. Size: 12 ft x 18 ft 03 in (3.66 m x 5.56 m)   « Less

44440 Antique Karabagh Long Rug, Caucasus, circa 1900. This delicately lush antique Karabagh has a design inspired by French Savonnerie and Aubusson carpets. Across the  More »

44440 Antique Karabagh Long Rug, Caucasus, circa 1900. This delicately lush antique Karabagh has a design inspired by French Savonnerie and Aubusson carpets. Across the field flowering branches form approximately circular openwork medallions with birds perched at the centers. These are all set in staggered array in pale sand, mauve, and celadon green tones against a dramatic black field. The barely discernible vinescroll border echoes the tone-on-tone coloration for the field motifs to give the impression of a neutral, open frame. This carpet is a masterpiece of naturalism and reserved classic elegance. Size: 3. ft 07 in x 18 ft 03 in (1.09 m x 5.56 m)   « Less

Antique Khorassan Persian Rug, circa 1910A delicate, almost lace-like design of small flowers, fine vines, and palmettes in blues, cinnamon, and pale apricot sprawls gently  More »

Antique Khorassan Persian Rug, circa 1910A delicate, almost lace-like design of small flowers, fine vines, and palmettes in blues, cinnamon, and pale apricot sprawls gently across the light tan field of this exquisite antique Khorassan. This sumptuous array of forms is organized as a subtle medallion composition with corner pieces, although the aspect of the design recedes into the complexity. A a classical cartouche border with similar coloration encloses the whole composition, simultaneously contrasting and harmonizing with the field. Size: 12 ft x 18 ft 04 in (3.66 m x 5.59 m)   « Less

Antique Persian Khorassan, late nineteenth centuryCypress trees, bejeweled vases, and delicate vine sprays unfold harmoniously across the golden sand field of this luxuriant  More »

Antique Persian Khorassan, late nineteenth centuryCypress trees, bejeweled vases, and delicate vine sprays unfold harmoniously across the golden sand field of this luxuriant antique Khorassan. The rich detail evident in the various palmettes and cloudbands impart a classical Persian elegance to the design, as does the poised symmetry of the overall composition. The somewhat diminutive palmette border on the deep blue ground adds the perfect framing touch while retaining the gentle classic rhythms of the field. Size: 10 ft x 18 ft 06 in (3.05 m x 5.64 m)   « Less