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

Antique Kashan, Persia, early 20th century This luxurious antique Kashan has richly ornamented ogival medallion surrounded by an ivory field burgeoning with delicate vine  More »

Antique Kashan, Persia, early 20th century This luxurious antique Kashan has richly ornamented ogival medallion surrounded by an ivory field burgeoning with delicate vine sprays and palmettes in shades of red, mauve, and soft blue. The main border of arabesque vines is dazzling in its complexity and fidelity to classical Persian design. Set on a red ground it deftly echoes the outer part of the medallion in color and detail. Like the ornamental detail, the long proportions of this carpet also derive from the great classic forerunners of the Safavid period. Size: 9. ft x 19 ft 06 in (2.74 m x 5.94 m)   « Less

Antique American Hooked Rug, late nineteenth centuryWhile antique American hooked rugs are generally known for their naïve folksy charm., this lovely example takes  More »

Antique American Hooked Rug, late nineteenth centuryWhile antique American hooked rugs are generally known for their naïve folksy charm., this lovely example takes inspiration from the more sophisticated Axminster and Aubusson rugs that were being made in Britain and France at this time. Here intersecting borders and circles create a large grid whose compartments are filled with naturalistic floral sprays or bouquets, and with cruciform scroll designs in the carious circular nodules of the grid. The pastel palette set on a soft ivory ground is classic Aubusson, as is the style of the floral sprays. Nonetheless, a distinctly American folk art charm still comes through the design, however subtly. Size: 11 ft x 19 ft 06 in (3.35 m x 5.94 m)   « Less

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth centuryTabriz workshops were renowned for their ability to recreate the great masterpieces of classical Persian carpet weaving. In  More »

Antique Tabriz, Persia, late nineteenth centuryTabriz workshops were renowned for their ability to recreate the great masterpieces of classical Persian carpet weaving. In this lovely example we see again the classic garden carpets produced in Northwest Persia during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Two perpendicular borders intersect at the center, dividing the field into four quadrants like an actual Persian garden. Within these are rectangular compartments filled by trees of life supporting animals and birds, each a little carpet of its own. Narrow borders continue the framing effect of those that divide the field. The soft, almost tone-on-tone coloration departs from classical precedent, but it makes this an outstanding decorative rug. Size: 12 ft x 19 ft 07 in (3.66 m x 5.97 m)   « Less

Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 3. ft 02 in x 19 ft 08 in (0.97 m x 5.99 m)

Style: Agra Origin: India Size: 3. ft 02 in x 19 ft 08 in (0.97 m x 5.99 m)   « Less

Richly ornamented with curvilinear designs and scrolling vines this stately Chinese Oriental rug adds opulence to any room. A sea of blue and slate blue is gracefully  More »

Richly ornamented with curvilinear designs and scrolling vines this stately Chinese Oriental rug adds opulence to any room. A sea of blue and slate blue is gracefully interrupted by ivory and beige details. Unlike other Chinese Oriental rugs this rug mimics the designs utilized in European designs meanwhile retaining tradition Chinese style. Size: 12 ft 03 in x 19 ft 08 in (3.73 m x 5.99 m)   « Less

Antique Kerman Rug, central Persia, 1900's - An allover spray of soft blue vines and palmettes repeats rhythmically across the golden apricot field of this lovely antique  More »

Antique Kerman Rug, central Persia, 1900's - An allover spray of soft blue vines and palmettes repeats rhythmically across the golden apricot field of this lovely antique Kerman. While they seem to be a continuous pattern, on closer inspection they turn out to be separate sprays of vines floating freely in juxtaposition, which explains the lightness and freedom of the pattern despite its complexity. The variegated color of the field provides an impression of depth and infinite space, again making the design appear to float freely. Size: 11 ft 07 in x 19 ft 09 in (3.53 m x 6.02 m)   « Less