Antique Tabriz, Persia, early twentieth centuryA fine mesh of classical Persian palmettes and vines in soft blues, cinnamon, and ivory unfolds in meticulous symmetry and  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, early twentieth centuryA fine mesh of classical Persian palmettes and vines in soft blues, cinnamon, and ivory unfolds in meticulous symmetry and fluid harmony across the rich tan field of this elegant antique Tabriz. An elaborate vinescroll border replete with more lush palmettes frames the entire composition, but set against a medium blue ground in perfect contrast to the field. A superior decorative rug. Size: 12 ft x 20 ft (3.66 m x 6.10 m)   « Less

Antique Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAlthough the weave and the border indicate that this lovely carpet is an antique Persian Farahan, the design of the field is  More »

Antique Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryAlthough the weave and the border indicate that this lovely carpet is an antique Persian Farahan, the design of the field is western, recalling the great Savonnerie carpets of baroque and rococo France. An allover network of acanthus scrolls or cartouches comprises the basis of the field design, with clusters of naturalistic roses within the cartouches. The use of deep and soft shades of blue helps to define the main outlines of field design. In the border with its lovely ‘turtle’ vinescroll, we return to the classic Farahan repertory, and its is indeed striking that it fits so well with the western air of the field. Size: 8. ft 03 in x 20 ft (2.51 m x 6.10 m)   « Less

Breathtaking Gallery Size Antique Isfahan Persian Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 17th century - A grand floral composition graces the field of this masterpiece  More »

Breathtaking Gallery Size Antique Isfahan Persian Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 17th century - A grand floral composition graces the field of this masterpiece of Classical Persian weaving.  Flowering vines and palmettes undulate outward to the sides up the length of the field in harmonious bilateral symmetry. Time has turned the magenta ground a deep rose lavender, but it still provides a lovely setting for the soft green and golden tones used to render the vines and the animals that frolic amidst them. The border is quite extraordinary, consisting as it does of cartouches made up of floral bouquets. The dominant green of these cartouches contrasts nicely with the lavender and tan viney mesh that comprises the background of the border. The minor borders of stepped half-rosettes look almost lace like in their delicate precision.  Classical Persian carpets are often standard in their design, however impressive they may be. This one, however, has a uniqueness that is very hard to come by in carpets of this age and style. Size: 7. ft 07 in x 20 ft 04 in (2.31 m x 6.20 m)   « Less

Antique Sarouk, Persia, early twentieth centuryRich sprays of flowering branches and palmettes repeat in allover symmetry across the soft salmon-gold field of this exuberant  More »

Antique Sarouk, Persia, early twentieth centuryRich sprays of flowering branches and palmettes repeat in allover symmetry across the soft salmon-gold field of this exuberant antique Sarouk. The same elements are re-arranged to make up the main border, but set against a dark ground for framing contrast, while minor borders offer a transition between the coloration of the field and border. The lush and lustrous pile accentuates the luxurious effects of the design and color. Size: 11 ft 02 in x 20 ft 05 in (3.40 m x 6.22 m)   « Less

Antique Kashan, Persia, early twentieth centuryA lush array of spiraling vines, palmettes, and flowering plants repeats in rhythmic symmetry across the soft red field of this  More »

Antique Kashan, Persia, early twentieth centuryA lush array of spiraling vines, palmettes, and flowering plants repeats in rhythmic symmetry across the soft red field of this classically elegant antique Kashan. A striking and unusual border of flowering shrubs arranged in inverse repetition around a stepped zig-zag is set against a deep navy ground, providing a contrast in design and color to the field pattern. The lustrous pile underscores the aura of opulence created by the design. Size: 10 ft 04 in x 20 ft 05 in (3.15 m x 6.22 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman, Persia, circa 1900A scalloped diamond medallion sits amidst a field strewn with floating palmettes, vines, and floral sprays on this wonderful antique Kerman.  More »

Antique Kerman, Persia, circa 1900A scalloped diamond medallion sits amidst a field strewn with floating palmettes, vines, and floral sprays on this wonderful antique Kerman. The medallion has a deep green ground echoed only by two pendant finials at either end within an otherwise pale golden field. The main border is the palest shade of green barely distinguishable for the field. Here again its framing function relies on the inner minor border and an outer edge zone which pick up the ground color of the medallion. Despite the rich complexity of its ornamental detail, this carpet has a light, open quality that makes it eminently decorative. Size: 11 ft 05 in x 20 ft 05 in (3.48 m x 6.22 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth century - A scalloped ogival medallion surrounded by a dense tangle of undulating vines and palmettes replete with perching birds  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth century - A scalloped ogival medallion surrounded by a dense tangle of undulating vines and palmettes replete with perching birds unfolds across the soft green field of this sumptuous antique Tabriz. The floral detail is rendered mostly in golden tones with sparing use of red for accents. The same approach recurs in the borders whose grounds alternate between green and gold. Tabrizes are renowned for their fidelity to classical Persian carpet design, but it is uncommon for them actually to equal such distinguished forerunners as this glorious example does. Size: 10 ft x 20 ft 05 in (3.05 m x 6.22 m)   « Less

Antique Aubusson, France, late nineteenth centuryA grand, flower-filled cartouche medallion of roccoco scrolls hovers amidst a rich lavender field on this unusually lavish  More »

Antique Aubusson, France, late nineteenth centuryA grand, flower-filled cartouche medallion of roccoco scrolls hovers amidst a rich lavender field on this unusually lavish antique Aubusson. A closer look reveals that the field has an internal lavender tone on tone-design of scrolls that receded subtly before the viewer’s eye. An ivory ground border of leafy scrolls, flower garlands, and cartouches frames the field, enclosed yet again by a golden-mauve outer zone with a simple striped edges. The palette of this Aubusson is extraordinarily rich and precocious. Size: 12 ft x 21 ft (3.66 m x 6.40 m)   « Less

Antique Kashan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryThis magnificent antique Persian Kashan has a striking allover design of spiraled vinescrolls. The patterning is cleverly  More »

Antique Kashan, Persia, late nineteenth centuryThis magnificent antique Persian Kashan has a striking allover design of spiraled vinescrolls. The patterning is cleverly arranged so that the vines seem to suggest a latent circular or heart-shaped medallions. A palmette vinescroll makes up the main border, set against a deep navy ground that contrasts with the red ground of the field, reinforcing a framing of effect for the entire composition, while the gold- and ivory-ground minor borders mollify this somewhat. The saturated brilliance of the color is matched by the lustrous velvety quality of the wool pile in the classic Kashan tradition. Size: 10 ft 06 in x 21 ft 04 in (3.20 m x 6.50 m)   « Less

Antique Aubusson Rug, 19th century - Six oval cartouches punctuate the grand ivory frame of this luxuriant Aubusson. Garlands appear to sway from the frame into a deep  More »

Antique Aubusson Rug, 19th century - Six oval cartouches punctuate the grand ivory frame of this luxuriant Aubusson. Garlands appear to sway from the frame into a deep cinnamon central field with a delicate allover lattice and central bouquet. This carpet displays that masterful combination of decorative delicacy and monumentality that is encountered in the best Aubussons. Size: 12 ft x 21 ft 06 in (3.66 m x 6.55 m)   « Less