Antique Kashan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA classical Persian compartment design repeats with consummate poise and precision across the field of this incomparably  More »

Antique Kashan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA classical Persian compartment design repeats with consummate poise and precision across the field of this incomparably beautiful antique Kashan. The various cruciform medallions alternate in color, some red, some slatey blue, with scalloped halos around them in colors arranged as a complementary reciprocal effect, giving the entire composition a remarkable chromatic rhythm. A classical Persian cartouche border encloses the field, preserving the color effects and design texture of the latter despite its different design. Although they are prized for their adherence to classical Persian design, Kashans rarely evoke such precedent with the skill and finesse of this example. Size: 12 ft 01 in x 19 ft 02 in (3.68 m x 5.84 m)   « Less

Style: Karabagh Origin: Caucasus Size: 3. ft 07 in x 19 ft 03 in (1.09 m x 5.87 m)

Style: Karabagh Origin: Caucasus Size: 3. ft 07 in x 19 ft 03 in (1.09 m x 5.87 m)   « Less

Antique Sivas, Turkey, early 20th centuryThis elegant Sivas is a pictorial rug in the classical tradition. It depicts a lush forest or wild garden of vines and cypress trees,  More »

Antique Sivas, Turkey, early 20th centuryThis elegant Sivas is a pictorial rug in the classical tradition. It depicts a lush forest or wild garden of vines and cypress trees, replete with birds and arbors. The tonality is stunning, with its soft blues, taupes, mauves, and ivory. A classic reciprocal arabesque border complements the field, its inner mauve section providing a framing contrast for ivory ground of the garden. Size: 12 ft 04 in x 19 ft 04 in (3.76 m x 5.89 m)   « Less

Antique Persian Tabriz carpet, early 20th centuryA lovely scalloped medallion and cornerpieces comprises the main elements of the field on this exceptionally decorative  More »

Antique Persian Tabriz carpet, early 20th centuryA lovely scalloped medallion and cornerpieces comprises the main elements of the field on this exceptionally decorative Tabriz, although only the former makes an immediate impression. The cornerpieces are rendered in the same ivory tones a small floral details as the ground, and so they recede initially from our view. The border too follows the tones and graphics of the field, imparting a unified texture to the overall design. Size: 14 ft 04 in x 19 ft 04 in (4.37 m x 5.89 m)   « Less

Antique French Needlepoint Carpet, nineteenth century A lush compartment design filled with vases spewing exuberant leafy sprays repeats in allover symmetry across the  More »

Antique French Needlepoint Carpet, nineteenth century A lush compartment design filled with vases spewing exuberant leafy sprays repeats in allover symmetry across the field of this extraordinary antique French needlepoint carpet. Leafy vinescrolls reminiscent in style and color of the floral sprays fill the various borders comprising the compartment system. But they are set against an ivory ground fro graphic contrast. The style and design repertoire here recall the great French Savonnerie and Aubusson carpets, although with a richer, more vibrant palette entirely appropriate to the richness of the design. Size: 10 ft 03 in x 19 ft 04 in (3.12 m x 5.89 m)   « Less

Antique Farahan, Persia, early twentieth centuryAlthough antique Farahans are famed for their classical Persian medallion designs, this one has an allover pattern of  More »

Antique Farahan, Persia, early twentieth centuryAlthough antique Farahans are famed for their classical Persian medallion designs, this one has an allover pattern of flowering vines or shrubs arranged in staggered vertical columns. The design is carefully articulated to produce a latent effect of staggered, openwork circular medallions. The subtlety of this approach is further enhanced by the unusually soft palette of the carpet in shades of tan, ivory and soft mauve. A beautiful ‘turtle’ vinescroll border encloses the field, using the same soft coloration. It is flanked by minor borders with dark outlining to reinforce its framing function. Size: 7. ft x 19 ft 04 in (2.13 m x 5.89 m)   « Less

Antique Amritsar carpet, India, circa 1900 The deep brown ground offers a stunning contrast to the rich gold "Herati" or "Mahi-Mahi" pattern of the main field on this opulent  More »

Antique Amritsar carpet, India, circa 1900 The deep brown ground offers a stunning contrast to the rich gold "Herati" or "Mahi-Mahi" pattern of the main field on this opulent antique Amritsar. The precision of the drawing gives the impression of gold filigree metalwork. Upon closer inspection, the underlying geometry of intersecting circles, teases the viewer like the Cheshire cat's smile. Against the brilliant contrasts of the field, the main and minor borders offer a more uniform golden hue that encloses and structures the whole composition like an antique frame. A rug of great decorative beauty and charm. Size: 12 ft 08 in x 19 ft 05 in (3.86 m x 5.92 m)   « Less

Antique Sarouk-Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryOlder Sarouks with a medallion design like this tend to be known by the term Sarouk-Farahan to distinguish them from  More »

Antique Sarouk-Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryOlder Sarouks with a medallion design like this tend to be known by the term Sarouk-Farahan to distinguish them from the later, twentieth examples with allover patterns made extensively for western taste. The richness and variation of the palette, the crisp classical Persian ornamental detail, and the grandeur of the medallion format all attest to the greater authenticity and fidelity to classical Persian tradition that are the hallmarks of these rarer, earlier Sarouks. The beauty of the colors, accented by the high quality lustrous wool of the pile combine to make this an outstanding piece with appeal to collectors and lovers of decorative carpets alike. Size: 13 ft 09 in x 19 ft 05 in (4.19 m x 5.92 m)   « Less

Antique Lavar Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA cruciform medallion in violet mauve sits amidst a lavish profusion of flowering vines and branches on this opulent  More »

Antique Lavar Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA cruciform medallion in violet mauve sits amidst a lavish profusion of flowering vines and branches on this opulent antique Lavar Kerman. This floral array is set against an ivory ground that is so dense, that little of it shows through. Still, the use of color in the floral detail is carefully controlled in order to articulate bands that organize the larger design. The form of the medallion is echoed on a larger scale, while additional bands create a larger frame for the field with indented niches at either end. The myriad floral elements of main border are similarly arranged through the use of color the articulate a series of grand cartouches that frame the field while preserving its palette and design texture. Size: 9. ft 09 in x 19 ft 05 in (2.97 m x 5.92 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryThis sumptuous antique Kerman has a design of palmettes and flowers reminiscent of Belgian lace or fine jewelry. Details in  More »

Antique Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth centuryThis sumptuous antique Kerman has a design of palmettes and flowers reminiscent of Belgian lace or fine jewelry. Details in magenta, sage green, and apricot scintillate within a dominantly cream or ivory setting. Multiple narrow borders preserve the rich and miniscule detail or texture of the field pattern as well as its lovely coloration, giving the overall composition a wonderfully unified decorative effect. The lustrous pile adds to the jewel-like quality of the design. Size: 13 ft 01 in x 19 ft 06 in (3.99 m x 5.94 m)   « Less