Style: Aubusson Origin: France Size: 3. ft 10 in x 9. ft 08 in (1.17 m x 2.95 m)

Style: Aubusson Origin: France Size: 3. ft 10 in x 9. ft 08 in (1.17 m x 2.95 m)   « Less

43447 Antique Sarouk Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth century - A dazzling design of flowering, golden spiral vines spreads across the rich red field of this exceptional  More »

43447 Antique Sarouk Farahan, Persia, late nineteenth century - A dazzling design of flowering, golden spiral vines spreads across the rich red field of this exceptional antique Sarouk Farahan. Within each circle of vines is a wreath-like cluster of green leaves and flowers reminiscent of holly. The wreath-like effect continues into the floral vinescroll main border, but set against a gold ground in contrast to the red field. Minor vinescroll borders flank the main one, accenting its framing effect. Farahans are famed for their lovely color, but they rarely achieve the sumptuous intensity of this impressive piece. Size: 8. ft 03 in x 9. ft 09 in (2.51 m x 2.97 m)   « Less

Style: Malayer Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft 04 in x 9. ft 11 in (1.63 m x 3.02 m)

Style: Malayer Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft 04 in x 9. ft 11 in (1.63 m x 3.02 m)   « Less

This antique Oriental Agra carpet is quite unusual with stepped diamonds filled with angular rosettes sprout tendrils and flowers, creating a kind of "mina khani" or trellis  More »

This antique Oriental Agra carpet is quite unusual with stepped diamonds filled with angular rosettes sprout tendrils and flowers, creating a kind of "mina khani" or trellis in dark colors across the pale field. Since the medallions have the same color as the ground, the overall effect is open aod lace-like. This effect is heightened by the border, which also shares the same ground color, giving the carpet a harmonious unity and density of design. Size: 5. ft x 10 ft (1.52 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft x 10 ft (1.52 m x 3.05 m)

Style: Sarouk Origin: Persia Size: 5. ft x 10 ft (1.52 m x 3.05 m)   « Less

Antique Kurdish Persian Carpet, nineteenth centuryThis highly unusual antique Kurdish Wagireh or sampler is a minor masterpiece of Northwest Persian weaving. Such samplers  More »

Antique Kurdish Persian Carpet, nineteenth centuryThis highly unusual antique Kurdish Wagireh or sampler is a minor masterpiece of Northwest Persian weaving. Such samplers were made as an assemblage of all the pattern elements one would need to design and weave a carpet. But often the elements were grouped on the sampler in a manner that did not function as an independent design. This one, however, is arranged symmetrically so that it also works as a rug in its own right. The main border pattern bisects the whole carpet with another minor border creating a compartment effect like a garden carpet. Additional small borders at the top also produce this effect. The remaining areas of the sandy gold field contain a lovely trellis and rosette or Mina Khani design that could be extended to produce a large allover pattern. The drawing is quite animated, and the colors are rich and saturated. This is what great Kurdish rugs are all about. Size: 4. ft 06 in x 10 ft 01 in (1.37 m x 3.07 m)   « Less

Antique Ningsia Oriental Carpet, circa 1800 Made in an imperial Chinese manufactury, this stunning antique Ningsia is indeed fit for a palace. A scatter of small floral  More »

Antique Ningsia Oriental Carpet, circa 1800 Made in an imperial Chinese manufactury, this stunning antique Ningsia is indeed fit for a palace. A scatter of small floral motifs in blues, lavender, and soft saffron floats across the rich golden field, enclosed by a simple blue border. Elegantly reserved and classically subtle, this carpet represents the sophisticated pinnacle of Chinese design and craftsmanship. Size: 4. ft 08 in x 10 ft 02 in (1.42 m x 3.10 m)   « Less

Antique Alcaraz, Country of Origin: Spain, Circa Date: Second half of the 16th Century - A grand pattern of staggered palmettes and acanthus vines in deep sage green spreads  More »

Antique Alcaraz, Country of Origin: Spain, Circa Date: Second half of the 16th Century - A grand pattern of staggered palmettes and acanthus vines in deep sage green spreads majestically across the rich butterscotch ground of splendid Alcaraz. After 1500 the carpet workshops of Spain turned away from their Oriental origins and developed a new European ornamental vocabulary of medieval and classical derivation, which this rug so beautifully exemplifies. The dynamic leafy S-scrolls of the border with their dragon heads provide a contrast to the expansive palmettes of the field, while still utilizing the same contrasting green and butterscotch tones. Size: 5. ft x 10 ft 02 in (1.52 m x 3.10 m)   « Less

Woven with a neutral, earth and sky color scheme, this exceptional Karabagh carpet features a double cameo and bouquet pattern surrounded by a secondary floral border and an  More »

Woven with a neutral, earth and sky color scheme, this exceptional Karabagh carpet features a double cameo and bouquet pattern surrounded by a secondary floral border and an archetypal running dog border in a delicate shade of powder blue that complements the earth-toned color scheme. Size: 5. ft 06 in x 10 ft 02 in (1.68 m x 3.10 m)   « Less

Aubusson Runner, nineteenth century, one of a pair Clusters of soft red and pink roses and carnations tied with fluttering ribbons comprise the field design of this matched  More »

Aubusson Runner, nineteenth century, one of a pair Clusters of soft red and pink roses and carnations tied with fluttering ribbons comprise the field design of this matched pair of incomparably beautiful Aubusson runners. Swags of leafy branches define the border against a ground of cool ivory tan. Aubussons are generally informed by an aesthetic of classical clarity and simplicity coupled with strikingly realistic drawing. But these examples exemplify this tradition at its very best. Size: 3. ft 02 in x 10 ft 09 in (0.97 m x 3.28 m)   « Less