Antique Tabriz, Persia, circa 1900. A classic Persian medallion design enclosed by a corner piece frame hovers amidst a profusion of delicate floral detail on this exquisite  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, circa 1900. A classic Persian medallion design enclosed by a corner piece frame hovers amidst a profusion of delicate floral detail on this exquisite antique Tabriz, although most of this complexity recedes from view within the soft, tone-on-tone coloration. Instead the floral detail appears more as variations in texture rather than pattern. The border system of classic palmette vinescrolls maintains a comparable scale, detail, and coloration to those of the field, thereby endowing the overall composition with a unified decorative harmony. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft 08 in x 17 ft 02 in (3.25 m x 5.23 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz, Persia, 1920s - This magnificent antique Tabriz offers the splendor of classic Persian palace carpets in the soft, cool palette of the finest decorative rugs.  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, 1920s - This magnificent antique Tabriz offers the splendor of classic Persian palace carpets in the soft, cool palette of the finest decorative rugs. Much of the rich floral of the field is rendered in subtly varied shades of tan that recede into the background, providing an impression of openness. The lightness of the field is nicely balanced by the deeper tan tones of the lace-like border. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 11 ft 03 in x 17 ft 03 in (3.43 m x 5.26 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz, Persia, circa 1900 - On this stately antique Tabriz a scalloped oval medallion filled with flowers and vines hovers amidst monumental cornerpieces of similar  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, circa 1900 - On this stately antique Tabriz a scalloped oval medallion filled with flowers and vines hovers amidst monumental cornerpieces of similar design with a scatter of tiny leaves and flowers in the intervening ground. A richly detailed palmette vinescroll makes up the main border, flanked by minor borders of similar design. Yet the complexity of the detail is nicely mollified by a cool, highly decorative palette limited to varied shades of tan and cocoa. Style: Tabriz Origin: Persia Size: 12 ft 09 in x 17 ft 03 in (3.89 m x 5.26 m)   « Less

Antique Agra rug, late nineteenth century - While many nineteenth-century carpets strive to evoke the rich and elegant detail of classical Persian and Mughal design, few  More »

Antique Agra rug, late nineteenth century - While many nineteenth-century carpets strive to evoke the rich and elegant detail of classical Persian and Mughal design, few actually capture it with the skill and authenticity of this sumptuous antique Agra. Brilliantly detailed palmettes and cloudbands dance alongside fine vines and birds in this magnificent ornamental evocation of the natural world. But however beautiful the field may be, it must share the stage with the spectacular cartouche border, and together they rival the classical forerunners that were their inspiration. Even the palette is faithful to such models with its saturated reds, greens, lavenders, and saffrons. Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 13 ft 06 in x 17 ft 05 in (4.11 m x 5.31 m)   « Less

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA classical Persian Herati pattern repeats in rhythmic symmetry across the pale salmon field this exciting antique  More »

Antique Sultanabad, Persia, late nineteenth centuryA classical Persian Herati pattern repeats in rhythmic symmetry across the pale salmon field this exciting antique Sultanabad. Sultanabads like this are widely appreciated for their bold, at time rustic treatment of traditional Persian designs. Here, in place of the minute scale and precision that generally characterize the Herati pattern, the scale is grand and the drawing kinetic and spontaneous. The softness of the salmon, sage green, and ivory palette offers an effective counterpoint to the sweeping animation of the design. An undulating vinescroll border with an alternating two-tone ground provides a graphic frame for the whole composition, picking up on the treatment of the cornerpieces within the field. Style: Sultanabad Origin: Persia Size: 10 ft 08 in x 17 ft 05 in (3.25 m x 5.31 m)   « Less

Antique Needlepoint Carpet, England, late nineteenth century Reminiscent of medieval tile work, this exquisite antique English needlepoint carpet has an allover reciprocal  More »

Antique Needlepoint Carpet, England, late nineteenth century Reminiscent of medieval tile work, this exquisite antique English needlepoint carpet has an allover reciprocal design of floral medallions. The medallions are comprised of eight-petaled rosettes with small fleur-de-lis in each petal set around a circular core with a cross. This define in turn cross shaped medallions with circular centers. Neo-Medieval needlepoint carpets of this type reflect the influence of the English Arts and Crafts Movement inspired by designers like Morris and Pugin. The rich palette of crimson, mauve, and gold nicely complements the crisp elaboration of the design. Style: Needlepoint Origin: England Size: 14 ft 06 in x 17 ft 05 in (4.42 m x 5.31 m)   « Less

Antique Oushak / Ushak, Turkey, circa 1920 A delicate allover mina khani palmette design spreads gracefully across the light pistachio green field of this unusually elegant  More »

Antique Oushak / Ushak, Turkey, circa 1920 A delicate allover mina khani palmette design spreads gracefully across the light pistachio green field of this unusually elegant antique Oushak. The small-scale and finely drawn design is uncustomary for an Oushak of the nineteenth or early twentieth century. It comes much closer to the Ushak rugs of the Ottoman dynasty from which it is ultimately descended. But the soft and reserved coloration make this one the most decorative of the later Oushaks. Style: Oushak / Ushak Origin: Turkey Size: 14 ft 02 in x 17 ft 06 in (4.32 m x 5.33 m)   « Less

Antique Sivas Turkish Carpet, Circa 1920 A central ivory pendant rests upon a buttery field filled with cypress trees and lush floral vinery. The overall golden affect is  More »

Antique Sivas Turkish Carpet, Circa 1920 A central ivory pendant rests upon a buttery field filled with cypress trees and lush floral vinery. The overall golden affect is rich and impressive and creates an inviting environment for any large room. Style: Sivas Origin: Turkey Size: 10 ft 03 in x 17 ft 06 in (3.12 m x 5.33 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth century A dazzlingly complex design of intersecting vinescroll and palmettes unfolds with elegant precision across the field of this  More »

Antique Kerman, Persia, late nineteenth century A dazzlingly complex design of intersecting vinescroll and palmettes unfolds with elegant precision across the field of this exceptional antique Kashan. Through the adroit use of variations in background color, the vines articulate different shapes within the patterning – quatrefoils, eight-pointed stars, and various figure-eight effects. This animates the design, giving it an exciting quality despite the classic restraint of the overall effect. The main border is composed of vines as well, but there they are arranged to produce and undulating reciprocal trefoil design. The palette of gently varied shades of aubergine and ivory is exquisite, a perfect complement to the subtle complexities of the design. Style: Kerman Origin: Persia Size: 14 ft x 17 ft 06 in (4.27 m x 5.33 m   « Less

Fragment of an antique Alcaraz carpet, Spain, 16th century - Though we can only see a portion of it, this lovely fragment of a classical Spanish Alcaraz carpet displays a  More »

Fragment of an antique Alcaraz carpet, Spain, 16th century - Though we can only see a portion of it, this lovely fragment of a classical Spanish Alcaraz carpet displays a lovely acanthus vinescroll pattern in a classicizing Renaissance style of the type that evolved in the period following the Reconquista under Ferdinand and Isabella. The geometric border, however, still harks back to the Moorish past in which carpet weaving originated in Spain. The sweet, gentle palette of sepia set against ivory accentuates the dignified classic reserve of the design. Size: 1. ft 05 in x 1. ft 07 in (0.43 m x 0.48 m)   « Less