Laver Kirman
8ft 5in x 12ft 5in
3rd quarter 19th century

Great subtlety and a painstaking attention to both line and hue give this top-tier antique carpet an ethereal presence. An entrancing sunburst medallion of incredible complexity, with an intricate wreath at its center, is the focus of the composition. A sensitively managed palette of nuanced hues allows this graceful design to recede harmoniously into the field and become just one aspect of a much richer visual program. At over 125 years old, this impressive piece is preserved in exceedingly good condition.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
10ft 10in x 14ft 4in
circa 1875

This superlative large room-size exemplifies the lofty standards of the Hadji Jallili Tabriz style, presenting an astonishing level of craftsmanship and refinement of design. Abandoning the muted earth-tone palette that defines this style, it offers a deeply saturated pomegranate red field, which is sparsely adorned to accentuate its splendor. At its center, a luminous sunburst medallion shines brightly, augmented by glowing golden and sand hues. Supremely sophisticated cornerpieces reprise the medallion's exquisitely detailed artistry and transition smoothly into a series of extraordinarily ornate borders.

Serapi
9ft 2in x 11ft
3rd quarter, 19th Century

Just as remarkable clarity and fineness of line lend sophistication to a classical rug, forthright asymmetry, irregularity and a moderate weave make for the idiosyncratic charm and charisma of the best village carpets. In this deeply memorable carpet, terrifically abstracted, extremely overscale designs combines with one of the most exceptional palettes that we have seen among Serapis. Rare tones include the apple green of the medallion, the soft sandstone of the reserve and the aqueous blue of the main border.

Ferahan Sarouk
10ft 8in x 14ft 4in
3rd quarter, 19th century

This superbly crafted large room size presents a vigor and clarity of design that is sure to delight even the most discriminating connoisseur. Against a warm cream field, its grand center medallion gives way to regal pendants, replete with delicate blossoms and vinery. Deeply saturated oxblood cornerpieces are enhanced by undulating contours, and transition gracefully into the rich tones of the exquisite borders.

Bakshaish
9ft 5in x 11ft 6in
3rd quarter, 19th century

Boasting an innovative, harmonious palette and highly elemental design, this superb 140-year-old Bakshaish presents the collector with a compelling combination of the most appealing attributes of this beloved style. A broad reserve is grounded in richly striated shades of azure and sky blue, providing a luminous base for an abundantly creative allover pattern. Uniquely detailed shield motifs of varying sizes and hues are assembled into an intricate, freeform latticework, united by shared motifs, shapes, and palette. A profusely ornamented series of borders offers an energetic counterpoint.

Ziegler Sultanabad
6ft 8in x 9ft 9in
circa 1875

In this best-of-the-best representative of a quite highly regarded style, a distinctive shield medallion based in deeply saturated brick red contains a surprising latticework of branches, acorns and autumnal leaves. A petit point allover pattern set with a honeycomb latticework fills the antique ivory reserve, while a series of painstakingly detailed, pomegranate-toned borders further unify the composition.

Bakhtiari
10ft 7in x 13ft
late 19th Century

Most assuredly woven on commission under the direction of one of the tribe's most inspired weavers of the time, this carpet is one-in-the-world in every aspect. An incredibly innovative floral medallion blossoms at the center, resting on an expansive field of iridescent blues whose virtuoso color striation is dazzling. This wholly unique 120-year-old room size is further distinguished by its exuberant, interlocking orchid forms that create an exotic lei around the perimeter of the field, as well as by the warm camel hues of the inner medallion and main border.

Laver Kirman
8ft 10in x 12ft 5in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

Demonstrating consummate mastery through its eloquent design, this dazzling classical carpet features deeply lyrical drawing and a surprisingly expansive, jewel tone color palette. An exquisitely etched medallion fills the ample field with its impressive grandeur, surrounded by an infinite array of expressive vinery and blossoms in evocative tones of cranberry, soft sand, and Prussian blue. Harmonious cornerpieces blend effortlessly into the field's sophisticated patterning, supported by borders of compatible scale and hue.

Sultanabad
11ft 4in x 13ft 4in
Late 19th century

A vivid example of the great originality of the room-size carpets in the Collection, this is a rarity among antique Sultanabads. With undeniable majesty, a glowing allover field unfolds in a shimmering array of exquisitely colored blossoms. Unexpectedly upon this deep indigo backdrop, an diminutive square medallion provides an intriguing golden focus, ably supported by luxurious stepped cornerpieces. Also offering a highly sought-after generous width, this incredibly nuanced art carpet comes to us in exceedingly good condition for its substantial age.

Bijar Camelhair
7ft 10in x 11ft 7in
3rd quarter, 19th century

This is a masterwork among the incredibly rare subgroup of room size antique carpets employing fields of undyed camelhair. It combines a sophisticated palette, extremely generous spacing and purposeful asymmetry to create an enrapturing impact. Its deep rose medallion is flanked by alluringly graceful azure pendants amidst a veritable sea of rich camelhair. Preserved in exceptional condition at very significant age.

Bakshaish Tree of Life
8ft 10in x 12ft 3in
circa 1875

The elemental Bakshaish aesthetic is deeply admired by collectors and lovers of folk art. This mesmerizing, 125-year old carpet enthusiastically presents a single stylized "World Tree" that fills a field of softly layered watermelon hues with myriad branches extending outward. The individual character of every leaf and the carefree assignment of color convey a naive artistry utterly devoid of market influences, clearly reflecting the qualities that have made this rare style so coveted. A vivid alternating rosette and oak leaf border adds even greater visual interest.

Serapi
9ft 8in x 14ft 7in
3rd quarter, 19th century

This uniquely sophisticated, best-of-the-best Serapi offers the viewer a truly virtuoso artistic performance. A shimmering madder red reserve holds a singular medallion, adorned by stylized pendants, electric foliage and a magnificent inner cruciform in pure ivory. A mesmerizing collection of abstracted blossoms fill the field with the full spectrum of prized antique hues, including azure, Prussian blue, and rare apple green. A virtuoso main border offers further casual sophistication, creating an intricately faceted and colorful floral mosaic.

Amritsar
11ft 9in x 13ft 9in
2nd Quarter, 19th century

First-rate, early Amritsar carpets have long been sought after for the sublime subtlety and grace they imbue on the well-appointed interior. This superbly crafted, highly sophisticated room size piece lays an ample claim to this style's esteemed reputation. It exudes a quiet majesty, masterfully captured through an exquisite, nuanced palette and a lyrical design. Soft golden sand tones pair beautifully with the exotic Victorian rose corner pieces, as precisely rendered floral drawing provides even further refinement.

Serapi
8ft 6in x 12ft 10in
3rd quarter, 19th century

One-in-the-world in both palette and design, this astonishing antique Serapi is one of the true prizes of the Collection. Its grand scale shield medallion combines a unique auburn tone with sculpted blossoms and palmettes against a backdrop of golden ivory, then adds a latticework of singular blossoms and stylized oak leaves. A virtuoso display of abrash color striation washes across the expansive cornerpieces of sparkling azure, shifting to sky blue at each end.

Malayer Sarouk
4ft 5in x 6ft 7in
circa 1850

Of tremendous interest to long-established collectors, this 175-year-old Malayer Sarouk pairs an incredibly sophisticated floral patterning with a brilliantly evocative color palette. Dynamic vertical and horizontal axes are actually made visible at the center of an ornate cruciform medallion, where sharp carnelian lines divide the composition into four matching quadrants. Using rarely-seen natural hues of coral, rare green and indigo, an entirely unique organic design emerges that resonates with an uncommon intensity. Note how the splendid main border transitions from burnished gold to a vibrant celadon.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
11ft 2in x 14ft 9in
3rd quarter, 19th century

Ephemeral artistry and consummate craftsmanship elevate this stunning antique masterwork to seldom-reached heights. The mark of the master designer Hadji Jallili is evident in every attribute, including its tremendously fine weave, riveting clarity of design, and exquisite shading of its color. Its understated medallion radiates outward, echoed in an array of understated, nearly diaphanous hues, while a multitude of precisely drawn floral forms advance and recede before the eyes of the enraptured viewer.

Caucasian Erivan
4ft 1in x 5ft 8in
circa 1875

Broad horizontal spans lend an incredibly striking effect to three powerfully hued medallions in this highly distinctive Southeast Caucasus rug. Richly dyed in vivid madder red and wheat, these dynamic medallions appear to take flight, soaring above the abrashed waves of an indigo field. A charmingly playful aesthetic is seen in latchhook motifs and a scattering of stylized blossoms that fill the spaces between the joyfully varied borders, as well as in the seemingly impulsive change of design in the upper and lower borders.

Bakshaish Garden of Paradise
10ft 5in x 12ft
Circa 1850

This masterful representative of a preeminent weaving style depicts an entrancing rendition of the beloved Garden of Paradise motif, set against a luminous, cerulean blue base. Its luminous color palette and mesmerizing, abstracted design combine to create the awe-inspiring visual effect that make the finest Bakshaish carpets so highly sought after.

Sultanabad
9ft 5in x 11ft 8in
circa 1875

Now one of the centerpieces of our substantial collection of antique Sultanabads, this stunning carpet offers a glistening palette of succulent hues against the prized ivory field. Its center medallion is among the most unique and mesmerizing we have seen. The extreme clarity of its design is a result both of the purity of its natural dyes and its excellent condition.

Ferahan
3ft 5in x 4ft 10in
Late 19th century

This virtuoso Ferahan mat reveals the depths of this elite style's great creative originality, where an occasional masterpiece breaks the mold of earlier designs. The palette is restricted to indigo, khaki, and an arresting red-orange hue, focusing attention on its adventurous field. Here, a veritable sea of stylized botehs and delightful bird motifs combine into a rhythmic allover pattern. The tremendous crispness of drawing in this incredibly fine-knotted piece is vividly seen in the chiseled contours of its borders.

Qashqai
4ft 5in x 6ft 7in
circa 1875

This thoroughly engaging, completely unique tribal piece is certain to find universal appeal both among collectors of tribal rugs and anyone who enjoys folk art. Throughout its strongly architectural medallion, field and corner pieces, a literal menagerie of fanciful animal and bird forms are presented in highly inventive ways, demonstrating incredible playfulness and joy de vivre. Four bright yellow imaginary creatures anchor each quadrant of the composition, while tiny dogs, horses, and birds of various forms wander freely beside stylized trees and blossoms. Repetitive mosaic work borders provide a serene frame to the boundless activity that lies within.

Ferahan Sarouk
11ft 7in x 14ft 4in
Late 19th Century

Overflowing with richly patterned detail, this late 19th century Ferahan Sarouk brings intricately drawn floral forms into a harmonious, symmetrical arrangement. A unique combination of cobalt and Victorian rose hues create a soft, harmonious and elegant palette. Consummate craftsmanship, thorough attention to detail, and excellent condition make this majestic piece suitable for any interior.

Serapi
9ft 4in x 13ft 2in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This top-tier piece evidences the tremendously vital designs and potent colors that make the best Serapis perennial favorites among lovers of geometric carpets. Its generous scale is fittingly reflected in the oversize blossom medallion of deep indigo, golden sand and luminous ivory. Its warm rust field immediately captures attention, then rewards a second, closer viewing with its masterfully striated waves of abrash.

Laver Kirman
4ft 3in x 6ft 2in
3rd quarter, 19th century

An elaborate shield medallion is the starting point for the inventive artistic program of this innovative classical rug. Its abundantly detailed, ethereal contours bear intricately articulated branches, flowers and lyrical vinery. Its unusual golden reserve is gently awash with expert abrash striation, while linked cornerpieces create an elegant surround. In exceedingly good condition for its over 125 years of age, this virtuoso piece is among the numerous significant area size rugs in the Claremont Collection.

Caucasian Triple Medallion Kazak
4ft 8in x 7ft
circa 1850

A superb introduction to the sister's collection, this 150-year-old piece demonstrates the great possibilities of the beloved Triple Medallion Kazak design. Total mastery of color is apparent in its abundance of hues that are at once deeply saturated and wonderfully time-softened. Its dazzling palette contributes significantly to the harmonious interplay between the cruciform medallion at center and the two richly inlaid octagonal medallions that bracket it. Note how the irregular width of the main border adds immeasurably to the adventurous quality of this deeply memorable piece.

Qashqai
5ft 6in x 9ft
3rd quarter, 19th century

This is a piece unlike any other: an unusually finely crafted antique nomad rug of great size and totally individual artistic character. The vigorous, vastly overscale medallion rests on a prized clear ivory ground, surrounded by a blossom-laden main border of luminous robins egg blue. It is venerably preserved in very good condition at well over a century of age.

Serab Camelhair
8ft 10in x 14ft 9in
circa 1875

This is an utterly brilliant representative of a style very rarely found in large carpets. It masterfully employs prized camelhair and a design that perfectly marries tremendously dramatic and exceedingly intricate patterns to reach great heights of beauty and refinement. Excellent condition reinforces its tremendous appeal.

Bakshaish
5ft 6in x 6ft 7in
Circa 1875

Treasured because of their incredibly limited production and tremendous charm, the best antique area-size Bakshaish rugs excite even the most seasoned of collectors. This sublime piece features a remarkably atypical palette of exotic hues, including the seldom seen, subdued mocha color of the field, setting alight the shimmering saffron, rose and turquoise blue dyes.

Caucasian Kazak
5ft x 8ft
Circa 1875

Extraordinary clarity of color and composition is the hallmark of this superb Kazak from the far reaches of the rugged Master Caucasus range. A richly dyed lazuline blue field, enhanced by extensive abrash (purposeful color striation) is the stage for an incredibly creative assortment of hooked boteh (sprouting seed motifs). A scattering of smaller ornaments, as well as the jewel-like detail imparted to each boteh, evokes the nighttime sky in a constellation accentuated by pinpoints of ivory. Its masterful borders unabashedly present striking inconsistencies of design. This is a true art piece in excellent, virtually full-pile condition.

Sultanabad
11ft x 14ft
Late 19th Century

Springing from a rich and varied artistic tradition, this supremely decorative antique carpet would bring a vibrant celebration to any room. Most notable is the very generous presence of a rare green dye in the main border and the deeply saturated pomegranate field. Its spaciously placed, overscale design is also highly desirable.

Laver Kirman Tree of Life
8ft 7in x 10ft 10in
2nd quarter, 19th century

Evoking a French Impressionist painting, this extraordinary, extremely early Laver Kirman employs a wide array of muted pastel tones and a diaphanous design to depict a profoundly serene naturalistic moment. Exquisitely understated Flowering Tree of Life forms expand into every inch of the field. Exceptional refinement is apparent in its nuanced drawing, making this piece a peerless example of the subtlety and dexterity of the best early carpets in this style.

Serab Camelhair
3ft 7in x 6ft 9in
Late 19th century

This inimitable piece virtually transforms the Serab style's traditional imagery in this unbelievably compelling area-size rug. A slender, elongated field contains twin medallions and cornerpieces reduced to their essentials, while providing a window to the unadorned camelhair beneath. The traditional oak leaf and rosette motif is abstracted and elongated in the radiant rust main border. Offering relief to the rug's electrifying hues is a broad outer border of lustrous camelhair, accented at key points with exquisite stylized botehs.

Caucasian Chi Chi
3ft 9in x 5ft 9in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

Renowned for their distinctive style, art-level 19th century Chi-Chi rugs are seldom encountered and avidly sought after by collectors for their signature hooked mandala motif and repeated-prism border design. This exceptional piece presents an animated, dazzling rendition of this great tribal style, while maintaining perfect harmony of elements. The field abounds with ancestral patterns, including diminutive weaver's combs and Star of Wisdom motifs. Its sharply rendered profusion of design extends into a virtuoso series of borders. Extremely good condition reinforces its great appeal.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
9ft 2in x 12ft 2in
Circa 1850

The best Tabriz carpets, attributed to the workshop of Hadji Jallili possess incredible refinement and sophistication and are known for their highly restrained palette such as evident in this 150-year-old masterpiece. Its time-softened palette assembles nuanced shades of sand, terra cotta, and an exquisite hue of soft steel blue, producing an ethereal atmosphere. Thanks to its consummate craftsmanship and good fortune, this masterpiece remains remarkably well preserved.

Amritsar
12ft 2in x 14ft 8in
3rd Quarter 19th Century

This is a real treasure: a fabulously preserved, consummate quality 150-year-old carpet, destined to become the centerpiece of a memorable room. It possesses an atmosphere of grandeur and stateliness, enhanced by its deep patina of great age. Its extraordinarily restrained palette and great openness of design evoke a timeless quality that would complement either a traditional or contemporary setting.

Afshar
4ft 2in x 5ft 8in
late 19th century

Among the many incredibly singular tribal rugs in our expansive collection is this exceptionally vigorous piece from the renowned Southeast Persian Afshar tribe. At its center, deeply stylized rose blossom motifs are set upon a soft sand reserve, creating an entrancing allover pattern that draws from both Eastern and Western traditions. A virtuoso array of eleven vividly patterned borders creates a powerful graphic counterpoint, while a wide array of vibrant natural dyes adds even greater vitality.

Caucasian Shirvan
5ft 2in x 9ft 4in
Late 19th century

Of unusually large size for a 19th century Caucasian rug, this superbly crafted piece possesses an undeniable visual presence. Its refreshingly inventive design includes a trio of rectangular medallions, each inlaid with numerous zones of stunning detail. A mesmerizing series of seven jewel-toned borders display an incredible diversity of traditional motifs, each articulated with the utmost precision. Rich apple green takes the lead in a celebrative array of masterfully dyed colors.

Serapi
11ft 3in x 14ft 4in
Late 19th Century

The exquisite palette of antique color, including soft ivory, madder red, and azure display this 19th century Serapi's treasured patina only possible through age-old natural dying processes. Charming asymmetry evidenced in the placement and varying scale of the medallion and pendants demonstrates the weaver's creative hand at work. Very good condition makes this piece's artistry even more accessible despite over a century of age.

Senneh
7ft 7in x 9ft 8in
Late 19th Century

This stellar, 120-year-old carpet possesses consummate craftsmanship and exquisite detail of a magnitude that is seldom found and highly prized. Densely patterned and richly textured, it boasts a chiseled allover Herati design in masterfully dyed warm tones. The 7-1/2 ft by 9-1/2 ft size is exceptionally rarely found.

Serapi
4ft 7in x 5ft 3in
Late 19th Century

Quite unlike any other area size Serapi we have seen, this astonishing piece offers vigorously overscale geometric forms and an unaffected sense for color. Its idiosyncratic drawing exudes a very seldom seen vitality, as a robust medallion, containing an array of azure blossoms and stylized trees, virtually consumes the entire field. Based in antique sandstone, the field is sprinkled with motifs of almost primitive simplicity.

Tehran
4ft 5in x 6ft 7in
dated 1872

Masterful detail work, consummate craftsmanship and exemplary condition combine to create an enrapturing, best-of-the-best collector's treasure. The ample field is entirely given over to a courtly allover pattern of exceptional intricacy, balancing petite point sprays and blossoms with exquisite flashes of taupe, burnished gold, and cranberry. A riveting border offers even greater detail, testifying to the rug's incredibly fine weave. Inscribed with a date corresponding to 1872, its nearly flawless condition enables the viewer to witness the carpet exactly as it was well over a century ago.

Sultanabad
10ft 6in x 13ft 3in
Circa 1875

At over 125 years of age, this Sultanabad possesses an extremely restrained palette of soft earth tones, underscored by the nuanced detail of its evocative Herati pattern. Crisply outlined blossoms in ochre and olive alternate with gossamer sprays of peach and sand, enclosed by sharply defined cornerpieces. Very good condition redoubles its tremendous appeal.

Malayer
3ft 10in x 7ft 2in
Late 19th century

This is one of the most innovative and energetic examples of the Malayer style we have ever encountered. The extraordinarily saturated carnelian red of the open reserve accentuates the entirely novel center medallion, while the broad serrated edges of both the medallion and field provide additional vitality. Note the diminutive bird forms scattered throughout the field and navy blue surround, which bring a whimsical, highly personal touch to the weaving.

Qashqai
4ft 7in x 7ft 8in
3rd quarter, 19th century

This adventurous piece graphically reinvents the normally refined pattern language of the Qashqai weaving tradition. A pair of vast medallions dominant the field, while a cascade of vividly dyed floral forms and idiosyncratic latticework in the cornerpieces further increase the piece's energy. The precision of the design in the slender borders provides an effective counterbalance, and further proves the scope of this weaver's creative dexterity. Excellent condition adds to the resounding appeal of this deeply collectible rug.

Karaja
7ft x 10ft
Late 19th Century

This one of a kind Karaja offers a breathtakingly innovative, allover design. Two rows of blossoming vinery run the length of the field contributing vigorous hues of madder red, ivory, gold and rare green. Secondary sprays of diminutive flowers fill the remaining spaces of its deep indigo field, creating a rhythmic small-scale pattern. A uniquely solitary border continues the emphasis on boldly dyed color, adding its own saturated shades of cerulean and blood red.

Serapi
9ft 4in x 14ft 4in
Late 19th Century

A superbly balanced blossom medallion stands as a compelling central focus in this antique Serapi. Enlivened by vivid hues including the skillfully abrashed azure blue, its symmetrical form is filled with a spontaneous arrangement of abstracted blossoms. The spacious Venetian red field is home to a sinuous collection of stylized, interlocking vines. These narrow bands connect four splendid cornerpieces dyed in extraordinary natural hues of chalky robin's egg blue and soft celadon.

Malayer Camelhair
4ft 2in x 5ft 3in
circa 1900

This exceptional Persian village rug presents one of the most original designs we have encountered. Enhanced throughout by its warm undyed camelhair ground, a spirited decorative program makes use of delightful abstracted blossoms and floral bouquets. A luminous ivory border adds an ever-changing variation of exquisitely colored flowering plants, while the unadorned camelhair outer border effectively tempers this profusion of activity.

Kurdish
4ft 4in x 6ft 7in
late 19th century

Among the many treasures from tribal looms found in the Collection is this arresting rug, among the most innovative we have seen in the endearing Kurdish style. Against a rich honey-toned ground, a staggering palette spans a wide range of naturally dyed hues, and fills the virtuoso allover assembly of individually colored botehs. The brilliantly rendered, diagonal striped main border and pair of Dancing Flower and Vinery guard borders further enhance the vigorous tribal aesthetic of this daringly inventive piece.

Amritsar
9ft 3in x 11ft 10in
Circa 1900

Graceful lines and a shimmering allover pattern of incredible delicacy create a powerful magnetism in this superb Amritsar. Fluid cornerpieces drawn in an exquisite persimmon hue are used to bracket a mesmerizing field of lyrical boteh. Meanwhile, inventively larger botehs form a captivating, large-scale pattern within its ample main border. A nuanced palette of muted, time-softened colors such as pale celadon adds to this entrancing visual program.

Sultanabad
6ft 6in x 8ft 9in
Circa 1900

Ferahan
4ft 6in x 6ft 5in
Circa 1850

Consummate craftsmanship elevates this mesmerizing 150-year-old Ferahan to the highest level. The composition is entirely devoted to a inconceivably detailed, repeating Herati pattern, where a diamond latticework of petit point blossoms and curling leaves create a sublime sense of visual movement and depth. A surprisingly slender celadon border quietly frames the composition and gives deference to the virtuosity that lies within it.

Caucasian Sewan Kazak
5ft 3in x 7ft 7in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

The finest 19th century Sewan Kazaks are long prized by connoisseurs of Caucasian rugs. This superb example demonstrates the robust aesthetic and incredibly saturated color tones that account for this tremendous appeal. An unusually spare "Angel medallion" in a rare profusion of emerald green dominates the field, where majestic proportions magnify the powerful effect of this iconic design. Scarabs, considered sacred by eastern cultures as early as the Egyptians, ascend the antique ivory main border.

Serapi
10ft 9in x 13ft 7in
Late 19th Century

Filled with captivating detail, this expressive antique Serapi devotes every inch to a beguilingly wide array of naturally dyed floral motifs. Throughout its expansive, oversize medallion, madder red reserve and ample cornerpieces, exceptional care is taken to fill each space with colorful, idiosyncratic blossoms and geometric leaves. At its core, brilliant shades of salmon, gold and rare green shine with a dynamic energy.

Tabriz, style of Hadji Jallili
9ft 3in x 12ft 2in
Circa 1900

Elegant and energetic at the same time, this antique Tabriz possesses a unique balance of form and color, composed with a delicate lyricism. A soft sand reserve holds an ornate teardrop medallion with diminutive pendants. It shares an intricate filigree pattern with four broad cornerpieces, each tinged in subdued shades of ochre and olive green. Ephemeral floral sprays recede into the reserve and reappear in the strident main border, emboldened by a bold ochre ground.

Kurdish
4ft 2in x 6ft 2in
Circa 1875

The unrestrained, joyful spirit of the nomadic Kurdish weaver who created this treasure is apparent in every motif. A deep indigo field is replete with a compact arrangement of highly detailed, "blossoming boteh", each rendered with great individuality. Vivid, abstracted wildflowers anchor the spacious pomegranate border, and add even greater vitality to this highly expressive rug. Its glistening wool undoubtedly came from the weaver's own sheep.

Ferahan Sarouk
4ft 3in x 6ft 8in
Circa 1875

Shimmering with deeply saturated hues, this regal piece exemplifies the visual and technical majesty of the revered Ferahan Sarouk style. A stately elliptical medallion occupies the center of the field, and is enriched by extensive floral vinery and wildly creative pendants. The overscale motifs throughout seem to lend themselves to a much larger rug, resulting in a grand impact. At over 125 years of age, this sophisticated masterwork remains in exceptional condition.

Bakshaish
9ft x 13ft 2in
Late 19th Century

Antique carpets from this Northwest Persian village are admired by connoisseurs for their joyfully unpretentious artistry, and by interior designers for their compatibility with a wide range of decors. This allover pattern piece presents a celebrative quality through its overscale blossom design, in which each individual flower presents considerable nuance in color and form. It is in wonderful floor condition at over a century of age.

Mahal
6ft 6in x 10ft 2in
Circa 1900

Breathtaking in its delicacy, the subtle latticework pattern of this early Mahal attests to an unrivaled level of craftsmanship and inspiration. Detailed diagonal filigree spans a remarkably restrained field of soft sky blue field, creating a compelling allover pattern from miniscule, painstakingly rendered floral blossoms. This expanse is aptly contrasted by a series of energetic borders, anchored by a border with a strikingly active vine design on a coral ground.

Ferahan
4ft 2in x 6ft 5in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

Even among the very finely crafted 19th century Ferahans, seldom do we see such luminous wool and shimmering palette of hues against a prized antique ivory ground. The intricate allover pattern of the field is based on nine elongated Pool of Infinity motifs (known in the market as the Keyhole design). These are asymmetrically placed, creating the illusion that they are moving vertically. Virtuoso in both pattern and color, the borders create the perfect frame for this highly sophisticated work.

Agra
10ft x 13ft
Circa 1900

Infinite subtlety and a diffuse, diaphanous composition give this extraordinary antique Agra an ethereal quality. Using the utmost of subdued, time-softened hues of sand, celadon, burnished gold, and punctuations of a rare aubergine, its exquisite antique palette creates a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. An open allover field, scattered with delicate blossoms, enhances this serenity. Its impressive condition augments its considerable appeal.

Caucasian Gendje
3ft 4in x 5ft 10in
Circa 1875

Imaginative artistry and a glowing, time-softened palette give this strongly collectible tribal rug a captivating allure. A quartet of diamond medallions form a dynamic chain along a central axis, each filled with stunningly original geometric patterning. A series of irregular latch hook medallions and a delightful scattering of naively rendered blossoms ascend the deep indigo field. The rhythmic motifs continue in the distinctive borders, where multicolored diamonds enhance the elemental aesthetic to this memorable, extremely well preserved piece.

Afshar
4ft 5in x 5ft 7in
circa 1875

An inspired design of exceptional fineness elevates this highly singular antique Afshar to significant heights. A deep midnight indigo ground is the backdrop for a compelling overall pattern of intricately detailed boteh forms (the precursor to the paisley motif). Each is rendered in a harmonious collection of naturally dyed hues, including Prussian blue, ivory, melon, and gold. Tiny blossoms along its lower edge provide a delightfully whimsical detail.

Mahajiran Sarouk
10ft 5in x 13ft 6in
Circa 1910

The best Mahajiran Sarouks are universally acclaimed for their exceptional wool quality and uncompromising craftsmanship. These elements are immediately apparent in this superb example, where a shimmering salmon field pulsates through the expert abrash color striation. Great attention to balance and symmetry characterize the field, richly adorned with intricate floral sprays and garlands in a cohesive, harmonious pattern.

Agra
9ft 2in x 11ft 9in
late 19th century

This piece offers perhaps one of the most exotic color palettes we have encountered, with its rarely seen azure field, deep cranberry medallion and border, strikingly highlighted by shimmering gold. The compelling medallion is overlaid with a refined, virtuoso rendition of the traditional Herati design. Its intricacy of design and deeply saturated palette is profoundly enhanced by the subtle striation of skillful abrash that appears in its ample azure field. Such focused craftsmanship and creativity infuses this beautifully preserved Agra with incredible energy.

Heriz
9ft 6in x 10ft 11in
Circa 1900

This is one of the most original and innovative Heriz carpets we have encountered, in a often desired, hard to find square format. A rarely seen saffron field provides a dynamic starting point for a compelling, allover design of highly engaging fronds and blossoms. Robust, deeply saturated hues of salmon, madder red, sky blue and ivory greatly enrich borders and field. At over one hundred years of age, this spirited piece remains in very good condition.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
3ft 11in x 5ft 11in
circa 1875

An intricately articulated design brings tremendous refinement to this precious area size rug from the renowned master carpet designer, Hadji Jallili. An exotic, unusually subtle, time-softened palette includes a rarified combination of steel blue, terra cotta and antique ivory. The diminutive diamond medallion anchors the profusely ornamented field, contrasted by the main border, where masterful abrash, spacious motifs and a sky blue ground act as a harmonious counterbalance.

Sultanabad
8ft x 11ft 6in
Circa 1900

An inventive pattern of delicate garlands is set in a mesmerizing large-scale arrangement upon a luminous field of gently abrashed midnight blue. The enchanting main border complements the active field with its spacious, open design of winsome bouquets. Extremely good condition magnifies the undeniable attractiveness of this memorable piece.

Tabriz, style of Hadji Jallili
9ft 6in x 13ft 2in
Late 19th Century

Antique carpets with the graceful sophistication and quiet presence of this late 19th century Tabriz are highly sought after. Centered on a stunning elliptical medallion adorned by substantial pendants, a shield shaped reserve is given almost infinite depth by its deep indigo coloring. Exceptionally intricate blossoms fill the foreground of this space, imparting a painterly quality that is hard to resist. Successive layers of ornamentation come together seamlessly in a series of borders and layered cornerpieces, united by a common subdued palette and extraordinarily fine drawing.

Kermanshah
4ft 7in x 7ft 3in
Circa 1875

The sister's group also contains first-rate classical rugs. The instantly striking merit of this consummately crafted area size is its strident, deep rose field. Its entire canvas is richly populated with an awe-inspiring diversity of floral sprays and garlands, anchored by an intricately embellished central medallion. Astonishingly fluid borders in a surprising range of hues allow the unified visual elements to interact effortlessly as a whole.

Caucasian Eagle Kazak
4ft 5in x 6ft 10in
Late 19th Century

Among the constellation of Caucasian rug styles, the "Eagle Kazak" (also known as Chelaberd Karabagh) has always been a "must-have" genre for serious collectors. In this innovative adaptation, a pair of radiant sunburst medallions is unusually well balanced on a rich watermelon field, their vast proportions holding deftly dyed, sonorous tones. Particularly notable are the dark spruce hue in the lower medallion and the rich evergreen in its upper counterpart. So rare to find, this piece happily is in exceedingly good condition.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
7ft 8in x 11ft 6in
Circa 1875

This dazzling carpet from the workshop of one of the most renowned carpet designers of the 19th century features chiseled detail work and sublime nuances of tone. Its versatile, smaller roomsize format would create a gracious entry hall or a sophisticated, yet intimate seating area.

Serapi
9ft 5in x 12ft 10in
circa 1875

In an innovative departure from the traditional Serapi format, this best-of-the-best quality piece boasts tremendous clarity in its execution of design as well as a notable purity in its tremendously saturated color hues, especially in its forest green, gold and rose tones. The elongated medallion is architectural in its rendering and distinctively pronounced against the more organic design of the field, corners and borders.

Caucasian Lesghi
2ft 10in x 4ft 5in
Circa 1875

Its unusually small dimensions make this superb, surprisingly finely woven Lesghi Star piece particularly desirable for collectors. Antique ivory, bright saffron and precious sky blue imbue each star medallion with intense energy, while a rich multitude of pinwheel blossoms enliven a deeply abrashed indigo field. The beloved chalice-and-oak-leaf border is exceptionally finely etched and is backed in its own riveting shade of vibrant saffron.

Malayer
3ft 10in x 6ft 2in
circa 1875

Enclosed by a single slender border, this remarkable village is devoted entirely to a novel allover pattern of impressive delicacy. Abstracted rose blossoms are densely intertwined in a harmonious, stylized floral arrangement upon a field of golden beige. The field's symmetrical patterning gives way to charming bird and animal details, unobtrusively woven into the field to delight the viewer with each new discovery.

Veramin
9ft 9in x 14ft 6in
Late 19th century

19th century carpets from the Veramin area of Northern Persia are quite rare, almost never appearing on the market. Our acquisition of this top-level piece is especially fortunate, as the tremendous artistry displayed in its subtle palette and precisely detailed allover boteh (Seed of Life) pattern rank among the finest we have seen. Very tight knotting and outstanding condition further enhances its great appeal.

Laver Kirman
7ft 4in x 11ft 8in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

A deeply engaging pictorial carpet, this piece showcases an entirely original version of the beloved Tree of Life design. The field is composed entirely of individual portraits of a variety of trees, each skillfully articulated with tremendous clarity. Balanced by an equally artful main border of a softer and sublime tree and blossom repeat, the distinctiveness of this carpet continues to endure and captivate.

Turkish Ladik Prayer Rug
3ft 4in x 6ft
circa 1850

This early prayer rug demonstrates why experienced collectors revere fine pieces in the Ladik style. Under an elemental prayer arch, a riveting brick red field blazes brightly, softened only by skillful, subtle abrash and the gentle encroachment of tiny blossoms. The complex, free-form pattern beneath incorporates ancient latch hook motifs with eye-catching, stylized tulips, descending as if from heaven to the earth, all united by surprising combinations of seasoned hues.?

Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug
3ft 5in x 5ft
circa 1875

Though rare in any form, antique Shirvan prayer rugs with such effusive and masterfully controlled artistry are truly seldom found. A radiant ivory field is host to an effervescent array of stylized blossoms, each painstakingly rendered in highly individual hues. They ascend in even rows toward an understated mihrab arch, itself enriched by a mosaic of colorful detail, arranged as if by microscope with distinct tones of madder red, saffron, ivory, and azure. Energetic borders fully participate in the kaleidoscopic spectacle, contributing abstract blossoms and complex diagonal stripes to this superb creative display.

Sultanabad
9ft 4in x 13ft 9in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

One of the most astonishing carpets in the Hudson River Valley collection is this extraordinarily innovative antique Sultanabad. An artfully chosen, golden wheat tone provides a glowing backdrop for its field populated by asymmetrically placed, continually changing blossom and vinery motifs. The traditional Persian border format is abandoned almost entirely, as the two secondary borders bear no resemblance in design or size. All of these elements masterfully combine to create an unexpectedly engaging impression through a presentation that is soft-spoken, yet eloquent.

Ferahan Sarouk
6ft 9in x 10ft 2in
Circa 1875

In this consummate quality piece, an unusual palette of apricot, peach and glowing azure provide a gentle backdrop for the powerful drama created by the elongated medallion of the deepest midnight indigo. The individuality of all of the floral renderings throughout the field, corners and medallion are stunningly artful and captivating.

Afshar
6ft 4in x 8ft 4in
2nd quarter, 19th century

A true gem for the impassioned collector of tribal rugs, this 175-year-old Afshar is one of the highlights of the Hudson River Valley collection. The field presents the motif known as Maharakbar (called in the Western market as the Cane Design), an incredibly difficult pattern to accomplish so fluidly. Here the craftsmanship is superb and ignited with deep, long-brewed colors, most notably, saffron for the golden yellow. Its time-softened hues shine with a quiet intensity. Whimsical diamonds adorn each corner, while the reserve and borders create a mesmerizing, kaleidoscopic effect.

Ferahan
8ft 9in x 11ft
circa 1900

This deeply engaging rendition of the prized Mustafavi (stylized Garden of Paradise) pattern brings tremendous graphic energy to this virtually full-pile example of the prized Ferahan style. Dense floral vinery is artfully expressed through masterful use of a wide range of tones, including breathtaking leaf green and saffron yellow. Not only does the carpet impart a deeply appealing richness of hue, but a great luminosity from its wool.

Ferahan
4ft x 6ft 3in
circa 1850

Demonstrating a masterfully eloquent, refreshingly innovative design, this singular, early Ferahan offers inspiring artistry and a subdued, yet entirely satisfying palette. Deeply enhancing the rug's intrigue is the asymmetrical positioning of its chiseled allover pattern against its subtly striated buff to beige field.

Sultanabad
10ft 3in x 14ft 5in
Circa 1875

A seldom found, deeply harmonious combination of colors makes this superb antique Sultanabad a rare treat. Center stage is given to an expansive golden sand field enlivened by subtle color striation known as abrash. Intricate vinery-formed designs serve as an effective counterpoint to the unadorned field. The vinery-formed medallion and four matching cornerpieces boast a rare taupe-blue base tone, as does the elegant, blossom-ladened main border. Clear greens and vermillion reds complete the refreshingly innovative palette.

Mishin Malayer
4ft 7in x 6ft 3in
late 19th century

A mesmerizing, small-scale pattern is enlivened by especially creative ivory cornerpieces and medallion in this impressive antique Mishin Malayer. A densely filled ivory medallion anchors an equally detailed reserve of richly abrashed blue, then bisects it with long ivory pendants. The diamond theme is continued in the ivory corners, which connect along the full length of the field in a series of symmetrical points. Both the field and borders feature a dramatic use of abrash, culminating in a complete shift from azure to powder blue along the rug's top edge. An incredibly fine weave and excellent condition further enhance the virtuoso rug's appeal.

Halvai Bijar
7ft 5in x 12ft 2in
circa 1900

Known for their exceptional durability and robust elegance, carpets from the Bijar region possess an unique combination of strength and refinement that makes them especially fitting for well-appointed Continental decors. In this piece, an unexpected color palette includes delectable hues of dusty rose, olive green, pomegranate and tangerine. This is paired with an exceptionally crisp rendering of the design to command rapt attention. Its outstanding condition and superlative craftsmanship add to its significant impact.

Caucasian Daghestan Prayer Rug
3ft 10in x 4ft 8in
Dated 1884

The very occasional Daghestan Prayer rug that features such an exceptional level of refinement is a true artistic treasure. Crisp drawing, extraordinary balance, and a spacious, uncompressed quality in the field design and borders all demonstrate a superior aesthetic sensibility. The unusually soft color palette includes a full range of subtle tones, while great inventiveness, especially in the constantly varied blossoms of the field, adds even more complexity and visual delight.

Serapi
9ft 6in x 11ft 10in
2nd Quarter, 19th century

Artistic heights are sublimely achieved in this virtuoso 160 to 180-year-old Serapi, with its striking ivory field counterbalanced by rich claret red. Elemental patterning is accentuated to overscale proportions and masterful tonal striation. The sublimely soft, yet sumptuous palette and deep patina are true rarities among carpets in this beloved geometric style and clearly exemplify the allure of seldom-found carpets of tremendous age.

Ferahan Sarouk
4ft 5in x 6ft 5in
3rd quarter 19th century

In this completely original manifestation of the prized Ferahan style, the rarified palette of soft aqueous hues and sumptuous watermelon is sure to enrapture the heart of the most prolific of collectors. The refreshingly freeform quality of its design, from its asymmetrical medallion to its rhythmic borders, is accentuated by the masterfully executed waves of abrash which wash across its surface.

Sultanabad
10ft 6in x 13ft 10in
3rd Quarter 19th century

Exceptionally harmonious, deeply inviting color tones infuse this outstanding 140-year-old Sultanabad with a joyous energy. Enlivened by a glowing patina, its exotic palette of glowing saffron, soft teal, celadon and leaf green against a luminous terra cotta to coral base brings tremendous visual satisfaction. An expansive allover field, adorned with exquisite blossoms, adds balance through its lyrical, symmetrical design.

Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak
4ft 2in x 8ft
Circa 1850

The expansive, time-softened palette of this mid-19th century Bordjalou is highlighted by its rare profusion of prized tyrian purple. The bold, often rugged geometry of Kazak rugs is tempered by gentle pastel hues of rose, golden wheat and soft coral. Great clarity of line, movement of design and the overall spaciousness of the pattern all confirm both its substantial age and collectibility.

Kermanshah
4ft 7in x 6ft 8in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

Bearing the same commanding presence of the majestic room-size and oversize carpets of this elite style, this singular 150-year-old area-size piece is at once exquisitely spacious and graphic in its large scale design. The regal cruciform medallion and mature color palette of deep jewel tones enhance the drama and sophistication of this strongly collectible masterwork.

Ferahan Sarouk
10ft 11in x 14ft
3rd quarter, 19th Century

The compelling artistry of this radiant Ferahan Sarouk is evident in its singular medallion, extending the length of the field. Within its finely drawn array of flowering vinery and leaves, intriguing artistic nuances await discovery, such as the blossoming boteh and innovative spruce trees. Punctuations of prized pistachio green set the medallion alight. Its excellent condition is an additional dividend.

Bijar
3ft 10in x 5ft
Circa 1900

At over a century of age, this exciting mat-size piece not only offers an entirely dramatic design and deeply saturated colors, but is also extremely finely crafted and in superb condition. It is highlighted by an entirely unique, large lobed, oval medallion, which contains an overscale flowerhead in rich azure. The design and coloration is wonderfully eccentric and singular throughout this fascinating composition.

Kermanshah
11ft 7in x 14ft 6in
Circa 1850

This is a one-in-the-world, extremely well preserved representative of the luxurious carpet style that had long been the carpet of choice for traditional American and European homes. Its intricacy of design, coupled with its subdued palette of time-softened pastel hues, create an air of sophistication and gentility that sets a room aglow. It possesses the great aesthetic depth and refined elegance that aficionados of this elite style long to experience.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
7ft 9in x 10ft 4in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

Woven in one of the most renowned workshops of the 19th century, this truly sublime small roomsize carpet exhibits an almost infinite array of softly colored floral forms. This seemingly understated piece extends a beguiling invitation to sink into its quiet splendor.

Serapi Heriz
8ft 2in x 12ft 4in
Late 19th Century

This is an extremely unique antique piece that boasts a wondrously inventive all-over pattern composed of unabashedly idiosyncratic archetypal motifs. Its exuberant pomegranate field is framed by a wonderfully striated, rich sapphire blue border. This folkloric carpet would have an equally striking effect on either a traditional or contemporary setting.

Qashqai
5ft x 7ft 7in
Circa 1900

This superb antique tribal rug from Southwest Persia proudly exhibits innovations in composition and color palette that are very rarely seen. Crisp, spirited hues of cerulean, madder red, and pure ivory shine with unmatched vigor, moderated only by skillful abrash, or color striation. A robust medallion and corner piece format is dramatically enlivened by a multitude of geometric ornaments, each richly faceted in complementary hues.

Dorasht
4ft x 6ft 4in
Late 19th Century

A sparkling cranberry background is only the starting point for a charming series of artistic flourishes in this late 19th century rug of the rarely seen Dorasht style. Individual cerulean vase motifs, each complete with painterly rose blossoms, come together to form an exquisite allover pattern. A series of narrow borders compete with one another in creativity and color, enclosing the field with successive layers of detailed geometric and floral patterning. Superb condition throughout allows this rug's impressive attributes to shine with untrammeled clarity.

Sultanabad
9ft 5in x 10ft 6in
circa 1900

This remarkably well-preserved antique village carpet emits light from its sunny tangerine and lush apple green tones. An expansive, soft sand field serves as an open canvas for an uniquely adventurous, highly individual medallion. Painterly rendering and a surprisingly harmonious combination of madder red, antique ivory, and midnight blue give the medallion and its matching cornerpieces great vitality. A wide main border with overscale ornamentation brings even greater vibrancy with its brightly colored oversize blossoms.

Laver Kirman
10ft 9in x 14ft 2in
3rd quarter, 19th Century

This antique Persian court carpet possesses a rhapsodic splendor that is literally breathtaking. Stemming from an extraordinary collection we acquired that graced a 15th-century Venetian Palazzo, this stellar court carpet exudes a subtle grandeur via its fascinating detail work and magnificent array of time-softened colors.

Kermanshah
4ft 5in x 6ft 5in
circa 1850

A rich tapestry of multihued floral elements imbues this 150-year old Kermanshah with undeniable majesty. Proceeding outward from a magnificent central medallion, successive waves of stylized vinery are rendered in deeply saturated, skillfully dyed hues including ivory, celadon, cranberry, saffron, and midnight blue. A masterpiece of jewel-like intensity, its impressive visual power belies its small size. It has been preserved in excellent condition as well!

Caucasian Shirvan Gubpa
3ft 8in x 6ft 9in
Circa 1875

This is a truly spectacular rug from the lowlands area near the Caspian Sea. Its craftsmanship is superb, and is equaled by the drama and intrigue of its artistry. Upon the glowing indigo base, abstracted animal forms, star flowers, weaver's combs and other delightful totemic devices are spontaneously scattered. The row of medallions is wonderfully asymmetrical, and each mandala encloses a singular composition around a central hexagon. The medallion configuration terminates at both ends in knobbed pendants, the earmark of the Gubpa style.

Ferahan
6ft 10in x 10ft 2in
Circa 1875

The highly desirable ivory ground and large-scale allover pattern that this fanciful piece offers are seldom found in roomsize Ferahans. Its extremely well preserved, luxurious pile illuminates its lively palette. The charmingly asymmetrical allover pattern of striking palmettes and playful, flowering vinery attest that this is the work of master weavers whose drawing of every flower and leaf is distinctive.

Ferahan Sarouk
8ft 10in x 12ft 4in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This virtuoso carpet stands out as an inspiring example of the esteemed Ferahan Sarouk tradition. It offers a sumptuous, wide-ranging color palette with a rich patina, which illumines each intricacy of its fascinating, chiseled design. Its awe-inspiring medallion is interlaced with delicate, lyrically rendered vinery. Its extremely fine weave and closely shorn pile allow each of its sharply drawn floral details to step to the fore.

Ferahan
4ft 1in x 6ft 7in
Late 19th century

A jubilant and varied palette of color and its surprising, diminutive medallion breathe great life into this antique Ferahan rug. Deeply saturated hues of vermillion alight the medallion and the cornerpieces, creating great dimensionality as the indigo of the field visually recedes and the ornate primary border comes to the foreground.

Karaja
9ft 4in x 11ft 6in
late 19th century

This stunning antique carpet from the high mountain village of Karaja in Northwest Persia features three rows of finely drawn sunburst and cruciform medallions in deeply saturated tones. Antique Karajas are very seldom seen in the roomsize format.

Malayer Camelhair
5ft 2in x 6ft 9in
Circa 1900

Very hard-to-find, superb quality rugs and runners using undyed camelhair have always been a favorite of so many of our clients. They find that their light, yet glowing tones and clean lines, make Camelhairs the perfect complement to a contemporary art collection. This piece presents a spectacular ivory medallion, an iridescent royal blue border and excellent condition.

Bijar
4ft 7in x 8ft 2in
Circa 1900

Brilliant golden cornerpieces are just one of the inventive artistic flourishes that give this alluring Bijar an undeniable visual presence. Along a central axis, a madder red diamond medallion is flanked by intriguing ivory and olive forms that recall an ancient dragon motif. In the reserve, dexterous use of natural dyes brings indigo dyes to an incredible depth. This mastery of color, also in the wide azure borders, showcases a diversity of vivid hues are interwoven into a stylized array of blossoms and vines.

Ferahan Sarouk
10ft 3in x 14ft
Circa 1875

This top-tier piece in the elite Ferahan Sarouk style features a captivating overscale medallion of midnight indigo. Spandrels of clear ivory lend great energy, while the border, field and medallion share an effusion of delicately rendered flowers and leaves. Its workmanship equals its artistry, as an extremely fine knotting and very close cutting of its pile result in a crystalline surface.

Northwest Camelhair
4ft 4in x 6ft 11in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

Possessing an abstract, almost primitive aesthetic, this vigorous camelhair gem is certain to attract rapt attention. Its intriguingly complex composition uses richly inlaid lobed diamonds both as medallions and cornerpieces. Each incorporates unique details in color and design, creating a spontaneous variation that is hard to resist. Meanwhile, a mesmerizing field pattern of tiny freeform diamonds adds surprising depth.

Motasham Kashan
10ft 4in x 12ft 8in
2nd Quarter, 19th Century

This is a true connoisseur-level carpet of great age that defines consummate craftsmanship and sublime artistic inspiration. A superb, very early representative of the elite Motasham style, it exudes grandeur through its prized golden ivory field, subdued palette of sky blue and tea rose, its intricate, painterly designs and deep, glowing patina.

Karaja
4ft 2in x 4ft 10in
Late 19th Century

A lively arrangement of age-old Karaja imagery exerts a magnetic attraction on viewers of this late 19th century rug. Sharply rendered medallions and rosettes fill the midnight blue field, adding saturated flashes of azure and ivory. Four artful ivory squares appear in each corner to balance the composition, while a spacious border or deep rust contrasts the density of the field.

Serab Camelhair
10ft 3in x 13ft 6in
late 19th century

This is a stunning, quite singular carpet in the large room-size format that is very seldom found in undyed camelhair pieces. A hexagonal medallion with elongated arrowhead pendants rests upon a tone-on-tone latticework on a field of undyed camelhair. The lightness of the field stands in dramatic contrast to the midnight indigo blue medallion and angular cornerpieces, replete with a variation of the traditional Herati design, an allover diamond lattice. A memorable series of borders terminates in a wide, unadorned camelhair frame.

Caucasian Marasali Shirvan
3ft 7in x 4ft 6in
Late 19th Century

Among the rugs of the Caucasus, those of the Shirvan region have always held a special appeal to collectors and lovers of beauty alike. Those attributed to the village of Marasali are revered for their uniquely riveting artistry and consummate craftsmanship. Here, rows of vivid boteh, set alight by their serrated edges, populate a darkened field, while a splendid array of entirely individual borders bring even greater vibrancy.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
9ft 5in x 12ft
circa 1850

In this quite early court carpet, a resplendent yet subtle blossom medallion with ornate vertical pendants floats on a rare cinnamon hued ground, artistically abrashed and adorned with profuse, masterfully drawn curvilinear blossoming vinery. The designs of this stunningly beautiful piece are chiseled like a line drawing and the colors have taken on the deep, magical patina of great age.

Bijar
3ft 8in x 5ft 1in
Late 19th Century

Consummate craftsmanship and masterful command of color elevate this antique Bijar to breathtaking heights. Dazzling hues of madder red and deep indigo anchor the field with a great vigor. At its center, dramatic color striation divides a richly embroidered medallion into brilliant zones of azure and sky blue. Concentrated into area size dimensions, this superlative Bijar demonstrates the powerful impact common to the very best 19th century pieces.

Serapi
9ft x 10ft 9in
Late 19th century

This is a veritable, one-of-a-kind jewel possesses a lyrical, rarely encountered allover design with a rich palette of sparkling color. It is a refreshing anomaly among Serapi carpets, which traditionally feature pronounced center medallions. Notable is its use of verdant apple and jade greens, set against the deep cobalt blue field. The uncommon square format lends it great versatility, further enhanced by its spacious, overscale decorative design.

Ferahan Sarouk
8ft 7in x 12ft 8in
Late 19th Century

Exceptional artistic balance, a finely chiseled rendering of its design, and a rarely encountered golden sand field are some of the strong suites of this entirely singular weaving. Its superb condition, especially for a carpet over a century of age adds to its allure.

Serab Camelhair
3ft 4in x 6ft
circa 1900

Filled with fresh interpretations of traditional motifs, this wildly creative Serab camelhair successfully pushes the artistic boundaries. A vivid cerulean medallion boasts angular pendants that reappear as part of the corner spandrels composed of fascinating caning, reminiscent of traditional tribal motifs. Each stripe is rendered in an unexpected shade from an earthy palette that includes saffron, ivory, wheat and chestnut.

Senneh
3ft 10in x 6ft 3in
circa 1875

Knowledgeable collectors have long sought out top-level antique Sennehs for their subdued refinement. The connoisseur who compiled the Hudson River Valley Collection shared this passion for understated beauty, and added this superb example among his formidable holdings. Remarkable for its artfully muted palette and the exquisite intricacy of its expertly rendered allover field pattern, this 130-year-old rug is lasting evidence of the exceptional virtuosity of Senneh weavers.

Serapi
9ft 7in x 11ft 10in
Circa 1900

Unusually decorative for a Serapi carpet, this innovative piece pairs an elegant floral design with a warm, time-softened color palette. Balanced perfectly within a spacious, soft rust field, an eight-petal medallion blossoms with deep indigo and teal green accents. Exceptional aesthetic clarity and superb condition greatly enhance its allure.

Amritsar
9ft 5in x 13ft 9in
Late 19th Century

This resplendent example of the regal Amritsar style makes a dynamic statement with its exotic color palette and large scale, rhythmic pattern. Precision rendering and deeply saturated tones enhance the impact of this unique antique carpet that is happily preserved in excellent condition.

Serapi
4ft 9in x 6ft 1in
late 19th century

Rarely woven, area-size Serapi rugs are highly sought-after, particularly when they express such a great artistic magnitude on a small format as in this outstanding representative. A large scale, open design and an exotic, succulent palette of turquoise, glowing persimmon and sunny golden hues create a stirring impact.

Kurdish Bijar
4ft x 4ft 3in
Circa 1900

An interlocking pattern of angular, highly stylized tulips create a colorful allover lattice in this extraordinary Kurdish Bijar. Its highly sought after palette includes rare combination of peach, scarlet, and royal blue, interspersed with spirited flashes of pure ivory. A nearly square format lends versatility, and places attention on its intricately decorated borders. Excellent condition makes this refreshingly inventive piece even more of a treasure.

Sultanabad
8ft 10in x 11ft 9in
Late 19th Century

A joyful celebration of vivid color and rhythmic patterning creates an inviting ambiance in this superbly preserved piece. Generous use of rare green tones in the wonderfully decorative border brings additional visual interest and perfectly complements its warm brick red field. The best Sultanabads offer the perfect marriage between formal and casual design elements, allowing them to enliven virtually any setting.

Caucasian Kazak
6ft 7in x 7ft 8in
Circa 1910

Robust, elemental design, a bold palette of prized hues of spruce green and saffron exude a primitive vigor in this well-preserved Kazak. that pulsates with uncommon energy. Inner latch hook medallions are enveloped by large octagonal contours with a luminous blue ground. A richly abrashed, completely unadorned madder red field gives way to three distinctive borders, each interpreting tiny traditional motifs in its own pattern and color shade.

Tabriz
4ft 9in x 6ft
Circa 1910

Rarely do we encounter the renowned Mustafavi (stylized Garden of Paradise) design in an area-size rug, especially one so elegantly portrayed as this century-old Tabriz masterwork. This dramatic area-size rug captures the spaciousness of design and large scale elements usually reserved for much larger rugs. As well, it offers a highly lustrous wool and excellent, full-pile condition.

Serab Camelhair
7ft x 11ft 7in
Circa 1900

With its inspired creativity and great stylistic vigor, this unique room-size Serab with a prized camelhair field makes a dynamic statement. The lustrous undyed camelhair magnifies the richness and vitality of primarily earth-tone color palette, punctuated by deeply saturated red tones. Further demonstrating the artistic virtuosity of its weavers, the delicate latticework of the field provides an effective backdrop to an eccentric display of fascinating archetypal motifs.

Serab Camelhair
4ft 8in x 7ft 8in
Late 19th century

Although this folkloric rug is over a century of age, its design is refreshingly contemporary even today. The use of kaleidoscopic geometric motifs throughout the medallion and partial medallions lend to its lively, spirited quality. Intriguing shifts of color in the surrounding borders enhance its individual spirit.

Caucasian Kazak
4ft 5in x 6ft 11in
Late 19th century

Offering great drama, this singular Kazak offers an absolute purity in its deeply saturated dyes that enriches the clarity of the tremendously spacious design. The leaf and calyx border is finely articulated with great precision. This results in an unusually sophisticated and stately tribal rug.

Bijar
7ft 4in x 11ft 7in
Circa 1875

Unique among Bijar carpets, this slender roomsize piece features an understated palette of pastel hues, including rose, sky to azure blue, burnished gold and antique ivory. Its restive palette and unpronounced medallion create a restrained, artful aesthetic. Excellent craftsmanship and superb wool bring enhanced clarity to this classic.

Sultanabad
9ft 8in x 10ft 10in
Late 19th Century

This is a highly distinctive carpet in an often desired almost square format. This singular piece possesses a rarely found palette of undyed sheep's wool in the unadorned field and the precious emerald to apple green of the corner spandrel. The geometry of the medallion and the refinement of the border design work in tandem to create a sense of easy sophistication.

Mishin Malayer
4ft 2in x 6ft 4in
3rd quarter, 19th century

An expansive field is devoted entirely to a mesmerizing allover pattern of astonishingly detailed floral motifs in this virtuoso example of the highly refined Mishin Malayer style. Its luminous color hues have been beautifully softened by the passage of time, creating a luxurious, entrancing atmosphere.

Qashqai
4ft 8in x 6ft 2in
Circa 1850

Remarkable for its artistic individuality and vivid, deeply saturated color palette, this extremely early, area-size Qashqai shines with creative energy. A dramatic overscale medallion commands the field, with richly dyed tones of indigo, madder red, and periwinkle providing further emphasis. Triangular corner pieces are executed in deep madder red, while the lapis lazuli blue border with its angular, serrated design offers an engaging counterbalance.

Caucasian Khila Baku
4ft 2in x 7ft 6in
Circa 1875

Great balance and evocative colors ensure this exceptional Kuba rug will enrapture all those who view it. A pair of resplendent golden medallions make a dynamic impression upon the richly dyed indigo field, while distinctive, segmented boteh forms (the precursor of the paisley design) in ivory and rich madder red occupy the available space. A series of floral borders in complementary hues completes this impressive composition.

Bijar
8ft 1in x 11ft 8in
3rd Quarter 19th Century

This stunning 130-150 year-old carpet makes a dynamic statement with its deeply saturated, yet wonderfully time-softened hues, the grand scale of its medallion and the boldness of its magnificent anchor pendants. Masterfully executed abrash (intentional color variation) is highlighted across its completely open madder red field, balanced by the precision of the repeating Herati design adorning the medallion and cornerpieces.

Sultanabad
9ft 3in x 13ft 9in
Late 19th Century

This endearing antique carpet presents a dramatic backdrop of shimmering deep indigo, upon which is placed a delightful, overscale rendition of the traditional allover Herati pattern. The unexpected series of wide borders contrasts the deepness of the field with soft golden hues and prized celadon green. Remarkably well preserved in very good pile condition.

Senneh
4ft 2in x 6ft 1in
Late 19th century

Brilliant saffron, azure blue and Venetian red sparkle in this vivacious antique Senneh rug. This singular color palette tremendously enlivens the meticulously executed Herati pattern as well as the endearing floral meander of the narrow border. The fineness of weave and close shearing of the pile in this Senneh is unrivaled, as is its virtually full-pile condition.

Qashqai
4ft 4in x 6ft 2in
Circa 1900

A superlative example of the great finesse and expert execution of design from the renowned South Persian tribal group. The dazzling array of ornately rendered boteh shimmers against the deep indigo background, each bearing an enchanting single flower surrounded by miniscule blossoms. Equally significant as the field itself is the captivating series of narrow borders that encompass it, providing a stunning frame to this already enchanting rug.

Bakshaish
9ft 4in x 10ft 10in
circa 1850

In this stunning representative of the highly esteemed Bakshaish style, a glowing palette of deeply matured hues gently washes across the magically patinaed surface. Note the great whimsy of its innovative design, a spirited departure from the classical Herati allover pattern, and the continual nuance of color in the abrashed (intentionally color striated) rust to brick red ground. Like the vast majority of the rugs in the two collections, it is in superb condition at great age.

Veramin
7ft 2in x 10ft 9in
Circa 1850

The seldom-found Veramin carpets are held in great esteem for their unique refinement for a village production. A lyrical allover pattern fills the unusually wide field while a diminutive, vibrant striped border imbues the composition with great energy. Further enhancing its desirability is its lustrous wool and extremely good condition despite its over 150 years of age.

Kurdish
4ft 7in x 8ft 9in
Late 19th century

Exuding the joyful and vivacious spirit of the nomadic Kurdish weavers, this large area-size rug with its sparkling colors and lustrous surface is a welcome member to our vast collection. An endearing border of sweet blossoms on a cool ivory ground greatly enlivens the field with its enchanting flower heads against an iridescent deep blue base.

Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug
4ft x 4ft 10in
late 19th century

This exemplary prayer rug from the Shirvan area of the Caucasus Mountains is breathtakingly unique with its unusually warm palette of sunny golds, terra cotta, and brick reds. The inventive design of alternating bands of totemic motifs is captivating, highlighted by the masterful use of abrash (intentional color striation) throughout. The energetic series of borders lends tremendous vitality and intrigue to this singular piece.

Ferahan
3ft 11in x 6ft 3in
circa 1875

A notable member of the highly esteemed 19th century Ferahan weaving group, this area-size is superbly crafted and exquisitely refined, showcasing an unusually restrained palette for this region. The field is ornamented with a dense allover pattern of boteh (Seed of Life motif) much in the manner of a fine needlepoint. The subtlety of the field is brilliantly counterbalanced by the prominent midnight indigo border with its large scale palmettes and stylized vinery.

Mahal
9ft 4in x 10ft 7in
Late 19th Century

This striking antique Mahal offers a delightfully unique composition coupled with an appealing depth of color. The graphic oversize medallion, enlivened by an artfully selected sky blue tone, takes its place at the center of an unadorned field of terra cotta. Waves of masterfully executed abrash wash across the field with dynamic energy, while the glowing patina of time-softened, natural dyes greatly enhance the effect.

Serab Camelhair
9ft 5in x 14ft 7in
Circa 1900

A rare level of artistic innovation for a room-size carpet combines with consummate craftsmanship to create the great impact of this one-in-the-world village piece. Lustrous undyed camelhair imparts great resonance to the lively array of blossoms that fill its deep, wonderfully asymmetrical indigo field, creating an entirely singular composition.

Malayer
4ft 5in x 6ft 6in
Circa 1875

This 125-year-old area size is the entirely unique creative product of its weaver. It offers a fanciful allover pattern of vastly overscale flowering tree forms, flowerheads and vinery. Its border contains a wonderful, stylized rendition of the mythical dragon motif. Its color palette includes an abundance of ethereal blues and earthy hues of soft rust, dusty rose and apple green.

Josan Sarouk
7ft 3in x 9ft 10in
Circa 1900

Woven over a century ago, this small room-size masterpiece is not to be missed. Tremendous artistic innovation is evident in such thrilling details as the dramatically abrashed blue spandrels and extensive geometric vinery that fills every space. Midnight indigo provides great depth as the backdrop for its eccentric, radiant coral medallion.

Caucasian Karachov Kazak
3ft 8in x 6ft 10in
Circa 1875

Rightly beloved by seasoned connoisseurs, a fine Karachov Kazak rug adds a new dimension of vibrancy to a collection that includes it. In this incredibly unique example, bold hues of madder red and clear ivory are set against a spectacular abrashed backdrop that dramatically striates from celadon green to robin's egg blue, azure and turquoise. Its artistry is greatly augmented by highly idiosyncratic details, such as its asymmetrical, scattered field ornamentation and its singular Star of Wisdom main border.

Laver Kirman
10ft 8in x 14ft 9in
Circa 1900

Graceful symmetry and masterful use of color impart a joyful, kaleidoscopic quality to this entirely individual Laver Kirman. This enrapturing painterly quality is achieved in part by its intricate rendering and fluidity of design, as seen in the flowing ribbons of vinery and delicately drawn blossoms and tendrils. Its continually changing, yet perfectly harmonious color palette also contributes greatly.

Motasham Kashan
4ft 5in x 6ft 6in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

Exquisite delicacy of design, masterful color combinations and the use of incredibly lustrous lambs wool are the hallmarks of the widely coveted, first generation Motasham Kashan rugs. This superlative example features graceful, measured proportions and chiseled design work. Its lush, botanic theme is highlighted by the weeping willows in each of the four cornerpieces, set against a glistening azure blue base.

Motasham Kashan
7ft 10in x 9ft 10in
3rd quarter 19th Century

Great excitement surrounds the acquisition of highly elusive, first generation Motasham Kashans. This sumptuous, small-roomsize carpet possesses an ethereal quality in its extreme delicacy of design and exquisitely restrained palette of soft apricot, ivory and taupe hues. A shimmering sapphire border, providing great contrast and depth, dramatically counterbalances the subtlety of the field.

Ferahan Sarouk
6ft 9in x 10ft
Late 19th Century

Great artistic presence defines this highly sophisticated Ferahan Sarouk small room-size carpet. Note the deeply engaging medallion of midnight indigo, with its charmingly asymmetrical pendants and rich floral embellishment. Throughout, this superbly preserved piece is adorned by eye-catching chiseled floral design.

Caucasian Fachralo Kazak
3ft 8in x 4ft 6in
Circa 1850

This 150-year-old piece is a premier representative of a rare group of small prayer, especially prized among connoisseurs, from the high mountain village of Fachralo. Its overall simplicity has a commanding presence, created by an artist confident of her medium. Age-old motifs float in abundant spaciousness and contribute to a rhythm created by the skillful use of carnelian red and undyed ivory. A wealth of a rarely encountered soft spruce green also distinguishes this piece.

Kermanshah
11ft 10in x 14ft 2in
3rd quarter, 19th century

In this top-tier antique carpet , the lyrical allover pattern, seldom found in Kermanshah or related Laver Kirman carpets, is executed with the utmost clarity and finesse. Featuring a brilliant palette of sumptuous hues, including sparkling turquoise and celadon, this memorable carpet offers a highly sought after, unusually generous width.

Caucasian Lesghi
3ft 7in x 6ft 9in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

We are quite privileged to have this superlative Lesghi in our collection, as it is one of the most superb examples of this style we have seen. The renowned Lesghi Star motif is displayed with exceptional balance and clarity, employing incredibly vibrant natural hues of saffron, indigo, Venetian red and ivory to intensify the effect. Charming animal details are scattered across the field, bringing even greater aliveness and detail.

Heriz
8ft 7in x 9ft 3in
late 19th century

This completely singular, refreshingly elemental small roomsize carpet also offers a surprising, virtually square format. Note the asymmetrical placement of the multiple shield medallions across the abrashed (intentionally color striated) cobalt blue field, which lends a sense of great movement to the composition. Its condition is exemplary.

Laver Kirman
4ft x 7ft 2in
3rd Quarter 19th Century

Complete originality and great understatement are the hallmarks of this singular area-size rug signed by the renowned Tausensian workshop. Every motif of the field is individual to this piece alone, such as its modified hourglass shaped medallion and its spaciously placed sprays of orchids. The palette is reserved, as hues of ivory, celadon, mulberry and rare leaf green complement a spacious field of Victorian rose, all creating a mood of deep tranquility and quiet dignity.

Caucasian Kazak
4ft 3in x 5ft 7in
Circa 1875

Early Kazak rugs with such an innovative artistic spirit are rarely found and greatly sought-after. In this unusually finely crafted piece, the three-and-one-half latch hook medallions are placed in a wonderful asymmetric fashion, and the secondary motifs of the field are delightfully idiosyncratic. Its highly confident display of color includes rare tones of saffron yellow, lavender and turquoise.

Qashqai
3ft 9in x 6ft 4in
circa 1850

For a weaving stemming from a tribal encampment, this singular piece demonstrates an unusual level of refinement and subtlety. Its allover field of blossoming botehs (Seed of Life motifs) is set against a rarely seen robin's egg blue field. Our vast collection of folk art rugs includes a memorable group of very seldom-found Qashqais and other South Persian tribal rugs.

Gazan Sarouk
10ft 3in x 14ft 3in
late 19th century

This is an extraordinarily inventive antique carpet with evocative patterning, sublime coloration and a glistening lamb's wool pile. Commissioned by the Family Gazan, noted patrons of the arts, it is a glorious representative of a very seldom found, esteemed style.

Kermanshah Tree of Life
4ft 5in x 7ft 3in
late 19th Century

In this highly original, excellent quality composition, striking royal hues of carmine red, gold and apple green distinguish a wondrous depiction of the entrance to a heavenly garden. Two exquisite, overscale birds draw the viewer's eye through the profuse, masterfully executed foliage.

Ziegler Sultanabad
10ft 3in x 13ft 7in
Circa 1875

This exemplary antique carpet boasts an extremely refined rendition of the fanciful allover wreath and frond design known as Mustafavi. Along with the crispness of its drawing, note also the splendid color palette, including glowing powder blue, pale rose and saffron.

Caucasian Marasali Shirvan
3ft 7in x 4ft 6in
late 19th century

Among the rugs of the Caucasus, those of the Shirvan region have always held a special appeal to collectors and lovers of beauty alike. Within this district, those attributed to the village of Marasali hold even greater prestige for their uniquely riveting artistry and consummate craftsmanship. Here, freestanding, richly colored boteh densely populate a darkened field, while a splendid array of secondary borders bring even greater vibrancy.

Mishin Malayer
4ft 9in x 7ft
Late 19th century

Finely woven Mishin Malayers are widely coveted for their ability to surprise even the most seasoned viewer with their unexpected nuances. Here, the focus is on an extraordinary palette that includes striking hues of green, coral, ivory, Prussian blue and indigo. An inventive array of unusual floral forms provide an original vehicle to fully display these hues in their full majesty, while outstanding condition allows these attributes to be seen with impressive clarity.

Ferahan
10ft 1in x 13ft 2in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

This exquisite, quite rare connoisseur's piece offers a chiseled, intriguingly varied design. Further enhancing the originality of its multi-medallion pattern is its extremely wide palette of luminous, time-matured colors set upon a backdrop of clear ivory, so rarely seen in Ferahan Sarouk carpets. This one-in-the-world art piece is preserved in superb condition.

Heriz
9ft 3in x 12ft
Circa 1900

This is an entirely appealing piece that deviates greatly from the traditional Heriz format. Most notable is its glowing cobalt blue field, a sharp departure from the rich red bases of the vast majority of Herizs. Adding to its quiet, more formal ambiance is its extensive use of golden wheat, soft rust and dusty rose tones, and its restful, diffuse center medallion. At a full 100 years old, it is still in outstanding condition.

Serapi
5ft x 5ft 10in
3rd Quarter 19th Century

An enchanting, highly sought after, area-size Serapi, this collectible antique rug features the same vital spirit and vitality of its larger counterparts. The clearly articulated blossom medallion and its surrounding reserve is wonderfully spacious, and features a wide and varied palette of time-softened natural hues, including celadon, teal, antique ivory and rose.

Caucasian Seichur Kuba
3ft x 4ft 1in
Late 19th century

Inspired by European floral designs, this superb Seichur Kuba is a little gem of a rug. Its offers a virtuoso rendition of the beloved "Guli Farang" design, translated as "foreign flower," depicting rose blossoms with exceptional clarity and dimensionality as with the central frame that encloses a verdant bouquet. Each petal is rendered with a painterly sensibility, attesting to a highly receptive aesthetic. Deeply harmonious colors and very good condition complete the picture.

Ferahan Sarouk
10ft 3in x 13ft 6in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This is a dazzling example of the superlative craftsmanship of the best carpets in the Persian Court weaving style. It features chiseled petit point motifs and a masterfully striated aurora-hued field. The delicacy and refinement of the dozen full and partial medallions and countless flowers create an antique lace-like effect in the field. This is contained by borders that demonstrate an amazing level of embellishment.

Laver Kirman
8ft 7in x 11ft
Circa 1850

The result of its over 150 years of age, this sophisticated classic court carpet exudes a glowing patina and offers a deeply time-softened palette. The tremendous fluidity of its chiseled design and its subtle nuances of hue also belie its significant artistic magnitude.

Caucasian Lori Pambak Kazak
5ft 8in x 8ft 10in
circa 1850

Of substantial rarity, this Kazak's great artistic magnitude makes it a prize for both the serious collector and lover of folk art. Its virtuoso use of vigorous graphics and vibrant colors traditional to the mountain village of Lori Pambak are sure to hold the viewer in rapt attention.

Sultanabad
9ft x 12ft 2in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

In this extremely old, artfully conceived roomsize carpet, a full, sublime color palette reminiscent of an English garden is set off from a prized ivory backdrop. At a significant age of nearly 150 years old, all of the hues have remained vivid, setting the rug aglow.

Kurdish
4ft x 6ft 9in
Circa 1900

Many antique rug aficionados are particularly drawn to highly unique, pieces, in which an inspired weaver departed from traditional stylistic guidelines to follow her own creative impulses. This superb Kurdish rug is an especially successful example. Inventive linear patterns usually confined to the borders, a design known as Maharatbar, are here given free rein, filling the field and every other available space. The result is a mesmerizing intensity, punctuated by delightful individual touches such as the eye-catching segment of rich saffron in the lower left corner of the field.

Amritsar
4ft x 6ft 10in
circa 1900

Featuring an unusually rich and opulent color palette, this century-old Amritsar has been maintained in superb, virtually full pile condition. Offering a virtuoso adaptation of the classical Persian Herati allover pattern, its appeal is enhanced by the transitions in color and space, creating a great sense of movement throughout.

Ferahan Sarouk
8ft 10in x 12ft 1in
Circa 1875

Carpets in the regal Ferahan style have been synonymous with exemplary taste in Europe for centuries. The best pieces, such as this, offer a level of artistic inspiration and originality that is seldom seen in classical carpets.

Bijar
8ft 4in x 12ft 1in
Late 19th century

Its utmost clarity of design and glistening array of deeply saturated dyes against a seldom-seen clear ivory field would make this 120-year-old Persian town carpet a spirited addition to any space. In a remarkably versatile style, it would sit harmoniously with carpets of so many other styles, including Serapi, Ferahan Sarouk and Sultanabad.

Karaja
5ft x 6ft 6in
Circa 1910

The high mountains surrounding the village of Karaja provided the inspiration for this vigorous, distinctive weaving style that drew from both Caucasian and Persian sources. With its symmetrically balanced, finely drawn array of architectural medallions and its deeply saturated palette, this superb example gives full voice to the unique Karaja design vocabulary. Excellent condition further enhances its appeal.

Laver Kirman Garden Carpet
9ft 4in x 14ft
3rd Quarter, 19th century

With its esteemed Garden Compartment design, this singular representative of the highly regarded Laver Kirman style displays great artistic exuberance. Its exquisite jewel-tone and pastel colors, highlighted by a generous use of rare spring green, perfectly complement its pastoral design.

Caucasian Seichur Kuba
3ft 4in x 5ft 1in
Late 19th Century

This precious small piece is a superlative representative of the best tribal rugs from the rugged Caucasus Mountains. Its overscale, dragon-like leaves, medallions and blossoms marry harmoniously with its profusion of deeply saturated apple green and sapphire-to-aquamarine blues to produce a powerful artistic effect.

Tehran
4ft x 6ft 5in
Dated 1887

Rarely seen antique Tehran rugs are renowned for their incredible finest of weave and sculpted detail work. In this consummate example, the eccentricity of the dense pattern of stylized boteh (paisley-like motifs) is artfully counterbalanced by the diminutive floral border. Its striking rich corals and reds on the dramatic sapphire background combine to create a dazzling effect.

Sultanabad
8ft 5in x 10ft 3in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

At nearly 150 years old, the artfulness of this inviting piece would bring tremendous ambiance to any setting. It is imbued with constant spontaneity of design, a cornucopia of uplifting colors and a glowing patina - a combination of attributes that will ensure daily enjoyment. As well, its size is wonderfully versatile and very hard to find in antique carpets.

Kermanshah
9ft 9in x 13ft
Circa 1850

This is a dream of a carpet for those who favor great sophistication and a virtually inconceivable level of craftsmanship. With its magical patina and wonderfully restrained palette, it would make a stunning centerpiece of a formal room.

Caucasian Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug
3ft 8in x 4ft 6in
Circa 1850

Separated by rugged peaks, the villages of the Caucasus mountains frequently cultivated intricate design vocabularies and stylistic elements that were highly unique. Such devices abound in the weavings of Fachralo, whose great isolation engendered a style all its own. Here, an understated mihrab arch sits above the characteristic Fachralo shield medallion. A glowing, time-softened palette of madder red, royal blue, and crisp apple green is brought alive by the unusually extensive employment of clear ivory.

Sultanabad
6ft 9in x 9ft 10in
Circa 1850

Although rarely available, early Sultanabads with generously spaced, vastly overscale all-over patterns meet with great demand from our most mature clients. A superb representative of this illustrious genre, this 150-year-old piece boasts a breathtaking array of seldom-found colors accentuated by an antique ivory field, and is in a virtually never-found size.

Ferahan
4ft 5in x 6ft 5in
Circa 1875

An engaging contrast of hues brings great vitality to this breathtaking area-size Ferahan. A vigorous, large scale pattern accentuates the depth of color, showcasing the rare profusion of prized greens and glowing persimmon against the deep midnight indigo, while the glowing ivory border brightens the composition.

Caucasian Kazak
4ft 5in x 5ft 10in
Late 19th century

So many connoisseurs are powerfully drawn to the inventive color frequently found in the rugs from the highest reaches of the Caucasus Mountains. This passion will find ample fulfillment in this superb 120-year-old Kazak, in which rich hues of ivory, madder red, saffron, indigo and apple green combined to create a striking effect. Diminutive botehs (an ancient precursor of the decorative paisley motif), each inlaid with a surprising variety of hues, harmonize beautifully with the vigorous Wheel of Life medallions of the main border.

Serapi
9ft 2in x 14ft 2in
3rd quarter, 19th century

A premier village carpet, such as this first-rate antique Serapi, will have an equally profound impact on either a traditional or contemporary setting. Of special interest are its generously spaced, highly abstracted, overscale motifs and deeply saturated, yet magically time-softened tones.

Laver Kirman
4ft 2in x 6ft 5in
circa 1825

This best-of-the-best, quite very early Court rug exudes tremendous visual depth via its glowing midnight indigo base. The exquisitely ornamented center medallion and corner pieces offer a sense of celestial majesty, while the richly decorated borders express the great bounty of the Earth.

Malayer Sarouk
4ft 2in x 6ft 6in
Late 19th Century

A sublime, tropical palette of all-natural dyes infuses this singular area-size rug with a refined and luxurious atmosphere. Luminous tones of coral are contrasted by the delicate, ethereal flower and vase design of the border.

Ferahan
7ft 3in x 10ft 1in
2nd Quarter, 19th century

In a period when any finely crafted, century-old carpet has become difficult to find, we are grateful that we can still offer a wide selection of very early, stunningly beautiful pieces. Many of our clients develop an affinity for much earlier carpets, such as this 160-180-year-old piece, for their highly original motifs, extraordinary detail work and magnificently time-softened colors.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
9ft 6in x 12ft 6in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

This wonderfully refined piece, with deeply time-softened colors in perfect counterpoint to a dramatic shield medallion, would be the ideal companion to fine antique furniture. Its restrained palette of soft earth tones is seldom encountered in antique carpets, but is the hallmark of the rugs in the esteemed Hadji Jallili style.

Caucasian Kuba
4ft 6in x 7ft 5in
Late 19th century

Even among the best antique Caucasians, very seldom found are the mastery of color and the highly individualized detail at the level seen in this singular Kuba. An unusual, H-shaped teal green field is populated by three geometric medallions likely borrowed to those of Fachralo Kazaks, and a densely scattered array of vestigial boteh forms. Mesmerizing borders, liberally interspersed with luminous ivory, brightening and further enlivening the composition.

Mahajiran Sarouk
9ft x 11ft 9in
Circa 1920

For those who seek the luxury of soft, sumptuous wool and unblemished condition, this early 20th century carpet is the ultimate selection. Its glowing, very seldom-seen cerulean blue border is radiant against the warmth of the luminous apricot field.

Kermanshah
4ft 6in x 8ft
circa 1850

Rhapsodic splendor is achieved in this profoundly artful rug through a perfect syncopation of elements-- the gracefulness of its moving lines and its naturalistic spacing. A beautiful array of secondary pastels and a deep patina add to the impact of this 150-year-old piece, perfect for collectors of classical rugs.

Mahal
11ft 2in x 12ft
Circa 1900

In a virtually impossible to find square format, this century-old village carpet also possesses a cherished ivory ground and soft palette of earth tones. The joyful stylized floral pattern known as Mina Khani is rendered in an inviting, joyful manner.

Afshar
3ft 9in x 5ft 3in
3rd quarter 19th century

The finest antique Afshar rugs are favorites among seasoned collectors of tribal rugs. In this quite early example, the multiple blossom-filled borders are as lavishly detailed as its splendiferous field. Its extremely good condition is another strong suit of this gem of a rug.

Serapi
9ft 7in x 13ft 8in
Late 19th century

Artistic innovation of this caliber is rarely found in roomsize carpets. The inspiring medallion is delightfully asymmetrical and the vertical pendants are vastly overscale. Maintained in exceptional condition, this superbly crafted Serapi possess an extraordinary clarity of color and crispness of design.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
3ft 10in x 5ft 2in
circa 1875

Both the sublime coloration and delicacy of line of this captivating piece are seldom found in area-size rugs. This is superb representative of an elite workshop in an extremely useful size, making it perfect for an intimate space or as an elegant complement to a larger carpet.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
9ft x 12ft
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

Quiet inspiration and unassuming grace are the hallmarks of this carpet from the renowned workshops of the master carpet-maker, Hadji Jallili of Tabriz. With its delicate, fluid design and subdued palette of earth tones, this extremely finely woven carpet would be an exquisite addition to any elegant setting.

Serapi-Heriz
4ft 6in x 5ft 3in
Late 19th Century

This collectible area-size piece from the high Elbrus Mountains is guaranteed to capture the attention of every viewer with its vivid palette and large scale, elemental composition. Bold hues of rust and salmon are contrasted with the deepest indigo and soft celadon, resulting in an explosive artistic energy that belies the rug's small size.

Halvai Bijar
4ft 6in x 6ft 7in
late 19th century

This vibrant rug is a tour de force of the beloved Bijar weaving tradition. It employs masterful dyeing techniques, creating a deeply saturated palette of colors that still radiate after over 100 years. The spontaneity of its fanciful allover pattern against a strongly shaded deep blue field is balanced by the wide, well-defined ivory border.

Serapi
8ft 2in x 11ft 11in
Late 19th century

The field design of this 120-year-old piece is entirely unique among Serapi carpets -- a diminutive blossom medallion around which swirl abstracted curling leaves and large flowerheads. Its palette is robust and deeply saturated, making it the ideal centerpiece for a joyous decor.

Ferahan Sarouk
8ft 5in x 12ft 3in
Late 19th century

A succulent palette of luscious hues, including a rare profusion of apple green, sets this rug aglow. A perennial favorite among our clients, Ferahan Sarouks have long been admired for their stylistic innovations upon a classic theme.

Caucasian Gubpa Shirvan
4ft 4in x 6ft 5in
circa 1875

This sparkling gem in the vigorous Gubpa Shirvan style is an exciting addition to our vast collection of antique Caucasian rugs. Displaying a chiseled clarity, a quartet of linked medallions ending in knob-like Gubpa ornaments share a field of midnight indigo blue, crisply defined by the use of clear ivory. Framing the field of this extremely well-preserved piece is a series of vigorous, graphic borders.

Ferahan Sarouk
9ft x 11ft 6in
Circa 1875

With sumptuous, time-softened vegetable dyes, extremely fine knotting and luminous pile expressing great sophistication, this is a wholly original representative of the renowned Ferahan Sarouk style. The tremendous intricacy of its design, coupled with its glowing, ever-changing hues of color and radiant wool give this wonderfully preserved carpet almost unfathomable depth.

Senneh
4ft 4in x 6ft 9in
Circa 1850

Offering a brilliant departure from the classical Senneh design and a remarkably singular palette of restrained hues, this 150-year-old piece stands at the pinnacle of rugs from this region. The delicate, almost lace-like quality of its design is entrancing. The spaciousness of the main border accentuates the graceful botanical meander and artfully balances the scale of the field.

Caucasian Lesghi
3ft 3in x 4ft 7in
Circa 1875

A sparkling jewel of 19th century Caucasian tribal weaving, this spirited piece from the Lesghi tribe possesses a great harmony of design and an entrancing patina. Three starburst medallions share the field with a scattering of blossom and comb motifs. The luminosity of each medallion is further intensified by its broad coloration, both within the field and in the wonderfully energetic borders.

Laver Kirman
9ft 6in x 13ft 7in
2nd quarter, 19th century

In collecting true works of art, even the most seasoned of connoisseurs are driven by finding pieces so awe-inspiring that they literally takes one's breath away. This ethereal, extremely early Laver Kirman carpet evokes an exceptional gentleness and serenity. This is created by the masterfully delicate rendering of the diminutive flowers and subtle vinery that moves rhythmically throughout the field and the deeply time-softened hues of color. The scalloped edges of the medallion and the reserve, as well as the intriguing overscale boteh, resonate with creativity and individuality.

Sultanabad
9ft 2in x 12ft 8in
circa 1900

This lush village carpet offers the best of both worlds, possessing both a highly decorative style and heart-warming artistry. Note its creative use of abrash (intentional color striation) throughout its soft rust field. At a full century of age, it is in virtually perfect, full-pile condition.

Bakshaish
8ft x 10ft 8in
circa 1850

The great rarity of the best Bakshaish carpets makes the acquisition of this virtuoso 150-year-old masterwork all the more exciting. This tremendously impactful piece is distinguished by painterly striations of color throughout the glowing terra cotta field and the archaic renderings within its the resplendent medallion, corner pieces and border.

Kurdish Camelhair
3ft 2in x 6ft 4in
Circa 1900

This significantly elemental small rug is endowed with an artistic presence that recalls the simple, rugged lifestyle of the nomadic Kurdish tribeswoman who wove it. A narrow field of rich undyed camelhair contains spare, abstracted motifs, while colorful borders allow bold chestnut, sapphire blue and apple green hues to stand with unobstructed richness.

Malayer Sarouk
4ft 7in x 6ft 8in
late 19th Century

This captivating rug is a real delight for connoisseurs, offering a glistening surface and remarkable, full-pile condition. Its uncommon use of clear ivory in both the field and main border complements its entrancing, lyrical design and beguiling range of tonalities.

Karaja
10ft x 14ft
Circa 1900

Roomsize antique Karajas are rarely seen, and this is a breathtaking, top-tier example. A perfectly balanced, complex grid of tribal medallion designs forms the basis for this one-of-a-kind geometric carpet. In remarkable full-pile preservation, its stunning clarity of design is augmented by the natural, velvety surface of unprocessed wool and deeply saturated dyes.

Caucasian Gendje
3ft 10in x 7ft 8in
Circa 1875

Bearing the vigorous diagonal stripe design traditional to the high mountain village of Gendje, this festive rug showcases an exceptionally vivid selection of naturally dyed tones. Striking hues of azure, madder, and saffron are astonishing in their depth and lend incredible vibrancy and power to the composition. An additional level of fascination is added through a selective use of abrash.

Bakhtiari Bibibaf
6ft 8in x 9ft 8in
late 19th century

True to the richness of the Bakhtiari weaving tradition, this stunning piece in ever difficult-to-find small roomsize format features a bold, lively palette and invigorating artistry. It is of the rarely seen quality known as Bibibaf, or "Grandmother's Weave" because its incredibly fine knotting and smooth surface can only be accomplished by extremely mature weavers.

Laver Kirman
7ft 10in x 11ft 5in
circa 1875

The Roman couple's collection of court carpets includes this stellar representative of one of the most important classical styles - Laver Kirman. From its mesmerizing center medallion to its virtuoso borders, all of the motifs have an etched quality. The rare burnished gold field sets off a masterful palette of colors. At over 125 years of age, its condition is superb.

Bakhtiari
4ft 5in x 6ft 9in
Late 19th Century

In this entirely singular village rug, a deeply artful, overscale design of highly unique palmettes provide opportunity for extensive use of masterful abrash (intentional color striation) and an abundance of rare green tones. Known for their incredibly joyful spirit, the Bakhtiari weavers create in this composition a singular work of art that is both visually engaging and deeply heartwarming.

Heriz
5ft x 6ft 11in
Circa 1900

This unique rug is a surprising departure from the central medallion design of the great majority of Herizs. It employs both an inventive allover vase design and an unexpected palette of warm earth tones. Dramatic use of color striation (known as abrash) creates a compelling sense of movement and depth, lending an engaging painterly quality.

Laver Kirman
8ft 10in x 11ft 3in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This extraordinarily crafted carpet presents an enchanting oasis, a verdant garden abloom. Woven with masterful precision and a lush palette of sparkling dyes, this carpet showcases the renowned craftsmanship of the finest weavers of the city of Kirman. Jubilant and refreshing, this rare carpet has been maintained in extremely good condition.

Bakshaish
9ft 6in x 13ft 7in
circa 1875

The absolute scarcity of antique Bakshaish carpets of such elemental design enhances the great significance of this piece being part of the Roman Collection. The graphic nature of its robust triple medallion design on an open, skillfully striated field would make it equally dramatic in a rustic mountain home and a contemporary urban environment.

Afshar
4ft 2in x 5ft 8in
Late 19th Century

This dramatic area-size Afshar demonstrates a resonant artistry, which is sure to astonish and delight lovers of beauty and collectors alike. A delicate latticework crisscrosses its field of deepest indigo, while its fiery blossoms of red and blue illuminate in a sophisticated, symmetrical pattern.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
4ft 1in x 5ft 8in
Circa 1875

This area-size jewel offers an opulent color palette, chiseled detail work and superb condition at over 125 years of age. Its compelling artistry would enhance so many areas throughout the home, including on the walls.

Tehran
8ft 9in x 11ft 7in
circa 1900

This century-old carpet offers a consummate rendition of the repeating flower and vase design traditional to Tehran weaving. An exceptionally fine weave, precise articulation of design, and unfathomable detail work make for a completely engaging artistic expression. Its wide-ranging array of color further heightens the satisfaction of the viewer.

Laver Kirman
9ft 9in x 13ft 2in
circa 1875

Resplendent and refined as only the finest classical Laver Kirmans are, this generous roomsize piece offers a dramatic, yet graceful design that would enhance the most stately of rooms. An opulently toned color palette enhances the regality of its center medallion design. It is wonderfully preserved at well over a century of age.

Kurdish Camelhair
3ft 7in x 6ft 3in
late 19th century

An exceptionally rich and luminous camelhair field is given center stage in this eccentric rug perfect for lovers of folk art. Vibrant accents of ivory, forest green, and madder red perfectly balance the natural beauty of the undyed camelhair base, while the abstracted triple medallion design is presented only in outline, allowing the chestnut hue of the field to emanate. Art-level camelhair rugs woven in the 19th century have become extraordinarily difficult to find, and this premier representative has been preserved in virtually full-pile condition.

Halvai Bijar
7ft 6in x 12ft
circa 1900

In virtually full pile, unblemished condition, this consummate quality Persian town carpet possesses an unparalleled, spirited palette of lively hues, highlighted by the glistening gold of the four corner pieces. Wonderfully elongated and incredibly durable, this highly artistic carpet would make a dramatic statement in an entry hall or gallery space.

Laver Kirman
8ft 7in x 10ft 3in
early 19th century

Early 19th century Laver Kirman carpets in comfortably floor worthy condition are an exceptional find for even the most discerning connoisseur. This extraordinary piece offers a sophisticated allover design of multiple medallions and an array of comely birds. Its romantic design and sublime color palette create a serene, yet deeply captivating landscape.

Laver Kirman "Tree of Life"
4ft 3in x 6ft 6in
late 19th Century

This exceptionally charming composition depicts an idyllic Garden of Paradise scene, in which delightful bird and grape motifs emerge from the deep shade of an indigo blue field. Resplendent, blossoming boughs and exquisite, individually rendered flowers provide the delicate artistry that makes the finest pieces in this style so prized by collectors. Extraordinarily, it has been preserved in full-pile condition at over a century.

Dorasht
3ft 7in x 5ft 9in
circa 1825

This superlative 180-year-old piece demonstrates the great artistic heights reached by the finest Persian rugs of the 1st half of the 19th century. Its painterly use of color is literally breathtaking, especially the glowing French blue of the medallion and the subtly abrashed (intentionally color striated) coral of the field. Its continentally inspired design evokes a level of lyricism seldom experienced in fine rugs.

Laver Kirman
4ft 4in x 6ft 3in
circa 1850

A sublime work in the Persian Court style, this virtuoso rug demonstrates the art of great refinement and subtlety. Note the chiseled detail work, the delicate shading of hues and the graceful melding of the individual motifs into a unified whole. It is superbly crafted and wonderfully preserved at over 150 years of age.

Qashqai
5ft 5in x 8ft 7in
Circa 1875

Surprisingly refined for a tribal rug, this singular piece showcases this South Persian tribe's affinity for great clarity of design, paired with a sumptuous array of deeply saturated natural dyes. Even greater visual interest is attained through eye-catching squared cornerpieces, each of which sets off their deep red hues with a charming ivory centerpiece.

Serapi
9ft 11in x 12ft 6in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

The great uniqueness and fluidity of design of this 125-year-old village carpet is both unexpected and most captivating. Its generous use of rarely seen greens deeply enhances its appeal. It offers a rhythmic and graceful air that truly embodies the term "casual elegance".

Ferahan Sarouk
4ft 3in x 6ft 6in
circa 1850

One of the most graceful and delicate classical Ferahan Sarouks we have seen, this piece has an almost ethereal presence. Its highly ornate and refined border is equally as stunning as its sublimely articulated medallion and field designs. It is extraordinarily finely crafted, and at over 150 years old, still in extremely good condition.

Bakhtiari
4ft 5in x 6ft 10in
Circa 1900

In this entirely singular village rug, a deeply artful, overscale design of the highly unique palmettes provides opportunity for extensive use of masterful abrash (intentional color striation) and an abundance of rare green tones. Known for their incredibly joyful spirit, the Bakhtiari weavers created in this composition a singular work of art that is both visually engaging and deeply heartwarming.

Sultanabad
9ft 3in x 12ft 7in
circa 1875

This sunny piece is quite desirable not only for its jubilant, decorative quality, but for its extreme refinement and consummate craftsmanship. Its prized ivory ground offers perfect clarity to the unusually vast palette of dyes, including rare teal green, azure blue and rich madder red. A veritable blooming garden, this top-tier Sultanabad is at once joyful and sophisticated, making it the perfect complement to virtually any room.

Bijar
4ft 8in x 6ft 4in
late 19th century

A refined allover pattern, enlivened by compelling camel, salmon and forest green details, is set over a deep cobalt blue ground in this abundantly creative representative of the esteemed Bijar style. Its luminous wool, known for its extraordinary durability, heightens its great impact, and makes this antique area-size piece a perfect enhancement to a memorable decor.

Caucasian Baku
3ft 6in x 5ft 11in
3rd Quarter 19th Century

In a tremendously successful variation on the architectural design traditional to Baku rugs, the field of this 150-year-old piece is replete with multiple delightful bird, diamond, Tree of Life and Star of Wisdom forms. Note the intriguing simplicity of the well-spaced sunburst motifs of the antique ivory main border. This strongly collectible rug is also extremely well preserved.

Ferahan Sarouk
8ft 10in x 12ft 8in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

The sublime character of this top-drawer antique Ferahan Sarouk lies in its entrancing, rhythmical rending of the vinery both in the medallion and the surrounding corners. Its skillfully executed nuances in color, its profusion of rich green and its expert articulation of design are traits that are extremely prized in 19th century weaving.

Qashqai
5ft 2in x 6ft 10in
3rd quarter 19th century

True artistic expression and creativity abound in this early nomad rug from the renowned Qashqai tribe of Southwest Persia. Upon a clear field of ivory is a spirited composition of stylized flower heads and leaves, mingled with innovatively rendered animal forms, likely gazelles or reindeer. This is an entirely one-in-the-world composition for lovers of authentic folk art.

Sultanabad
8ft 11in x 11ft 7in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This is a best-of-the-best carpet in the ever-beloved antique Sultanabad style. It features the most desirable attributes one hopes to see in pieces from this village weaving group. The spacing in its allover pattern of vastly overscale palmettes is extremely generous. The design is painterly, and the drawing of the motifs chiseled. The color palette is truly sublime and offers exotic tones of apple green, peach and apricot. At nearly 150 years old, its condition is still exceptional.

Laver Kirman
10ft 2in x 14ft
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

The artistry of this virtuoso masterwork is intriguingly complex and exudes great vitality. Each blossom is executed with painterly precision, creating an atmosphere of classical elegance. It possesses a rhapsodic splendor that is literally breathtaking.

Laver Kirman "Garden of Paradise" Rug
4ft 6in x 6ft 11in
late 19th century

Enrapturing on the wall or floor, this 120-year-old classical rug exudes a romantic atmosphere through its great fluidity and lyricism of design. Perched among the profusion of blossoms and curving tree boughs are an enchanting pair of doves not to be missed.

Caucasian Karabagh
4ft 3in x 8ft
circa 1875

For those who love color and graphic design, this energetic, strongly collectible rug would be a dynamic choice. It presents the perfect marriage between color and pattern, and embodies the passionate spirit of the tribal weavers of the high Caucasus Mountains.

Tehran
4ft 6in x 6ft 9in
circa 1875

This sparkling gem from the elite Tehran weaving tradition exemplifies the refined artistry of our Court tradition rugs. It features an enchantingly delicate flower and vase design, enhanced by an exceedingly fine weave. With a European flair, this exceptional piece would be a gracious accompaniment to antique furnishings in an elegant setting.

Lillihan Sarouk
9ft 1in x 12ft
circa 1910

Some lovers of Sarouk carpets prefer the more casual ambiance of the best pieces woven in the village of Lillihan. This superb quality example demonstrates why, with its angular motifs of overscale dimension, spaciously placed across a continually abrashed (intentionally color striated) warm rust field. Note how each blossom in the field is individually rendered. Nearly one hundred years old, it is still in excellent condition.

Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak
4ft 6in x 6ft 5in
Circa 1910

Authentic Kazak rugs are beloved for their bold and eccentric designs, which are so joyously executed in this dazzling tribal weaving. (Inquire about this rug to Claremont II, 1-800-883-1815.)

Caucasian Triple Medallion Kazak
3ft 11in x 7ft 1in
late 19th century

Whether in a mountain home or a city apartment, this surprisingly contemporary tribal rug will set a room aglow with its robust palette of saturated hues and lustrous wool. In one of the most powerful designs from this highly esteemed artistic tradition, the three ascending diamond medallions in this piece are wonderfully asymmetrical.

Heriz
6ft 7in x 9ft 5in
circa 1900

This is among the most whimsical and joyous renditions of the robust Heriz design we have seen. Its celebrative color palettes includes seldom-encountered tones of goldenrod, apple green and robin's egg blue. At a full century of age, it is significantly older than the Herizs that are usually found, yet is still in heavy pile condition. Its virtually never found 6x9 style is yet another attribute that makes this a rare gem among folk art carpets. (To inquire about this carpet, contact Claremont II at (510) 883-1300.)

Serapi
9ft 9in x 11ft 10in
circa 1875

In a wonderfully accommodating nearly square size, this 130-year-old carpet offers all of the graciousness and charm that attract so many clients to the classic Serapi weaving tradition. A glowing patina and clarity of design heighten the expansive palette of magically time-softened natural dyed hues.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
4ft 7in x 5ft 11in
Late 19th Century

Every inch of this area-size gem is captivating. The play of intentionally opaque, barely visible budding vinery is punctuated by more vivid motifs, and is rendered more enthralling by constant horizontal striation of color, an intentional shading technique known as abrash. This is most notable along the horizontal borders and across the open rust field. Of consummate quality, this gem is in virtually perfect condition.

Afshar
5ft x 7ft 6in
circa 1875

Our deep interest in the innovation and creativity of tribal weaving is demonstrated here in this singular 125 year old tribal rug. Woven in a wonderfully versatile size, the allover boteh design is ineffably charming, especially when enclosed by a series of kaleidoscopic borders. Its is still in heavy pile condition, with a deeply lustrous surface.

Sultanabad
9ft 10in x 12ft 2in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This top-tier village carpet boasts joyous tropical tones and seldom-seen, overscale blossoms and leaves, which are displayed along gracefully turning vinery. The splendor of its design and color palette is elevated by its clear ivory base and striking border. The result is a virtuoso composition admired by mature connoisseurs. It is also delightfully preserved in excellent condition.

Laver Kirman
10ft 6in x 14ft
Circa 1850

In this completely original, wonderfully lyrical piece, an elaborate allover pattern of unique medallions with fluted edges presents an intriguing shift of positive and negative space. Each alternating medallion encloses artful blossoming trees or intricate floral arrangements.

Caucasian Bordjalou Kazak
4ft 2in x 7ft 5in
circa 1875

The nomadic weaver of this piece used the age-old repeating latch-hook diamond motif indicative of Bordjalou rugs with great innovation and aliveness. Note how each of the four ascending latch-hooks (also known as "Wheel of Life" motifs) is dissimilar in form and color, greatly enhancing the character of the composition. At 130 years old, the condition is extremely good.

Bakshaish
8ft 2in x 10ft 10in
3rd quarter, 19th century

This stunning rustic carpet offers a compelling overscale allover pattern and an infinitely appealing color palette. Pairs of leaf fronds and stylized almond blossoms and starflowers rest on a softly blushing red field, sumptuous with patina. This unique representative of the esteemed Bakshaish weaving tradition from the mountains of Azerbaijan combines the extraordinary artistry, great age and unusually good condition that serious connoisseurs desire.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
9ft x 12ft 6in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

An elegant carpet of great subtlety at first glance, the viewer is soon treated to surprise after surprise as the restrained palette reveals almost constant change. Shades of apricot, peach, and terracotta shift and commingle, while a supporting spectrum of tones adds artistic counterpoint. Rare hues of aubergine, inky teal, charcoal, muted mahogany and oxblood demonstrate the originality of this venerable representative from the renowned workshop of Hadji Jallili.

Ferahan
4ft 5in x 6ft 5in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

An entirely singular piece, this extremely finely crafted connoisseur-level rug presents an unparalleled combination of sophistication and artistic innovation. The dramatic oversize medallion consumes the open, subtly striated field of a rarely seen golden hue, sprinkled with unexpected diamond motifs.

Caucasian Gendje
4ft 2in x 5ft 9in
late 19th century

Long admired for their inventive aesthetic, it is no wonder that the best antique rugs from the Caucasus Mountains, such as this spirited Gendje rug, are represented in the Roman Collection. With a vivid palette of deeply saturated dyes, this dynamic adaptation of the classic Gendje diagonal stripe composition truly sparkles.

Serapi
9ft 6in x 12ft 9in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This first quality antique Serapi is an entirely individual work of art. It captivates the viewer through its powerful, yet balanced, designs and inspired palette, including seldom-found tones. This distinctive piece features a rare, unadorned dusty rose field and a generously spaced array of fascinating geometric designs.

Agra
9ft 1in x 11ft 7in
circa 1875

The regal combination of deep teal, robin's egg blue, soft gold, and garnet in this exquisitely decorative roomsize carpet will truly transform the most sophisticated setting. Offering a palette almost never seen in authentic antique carpets and a joyfully rendered allover pattern, it has been preserved in outstanding condition at over 125 years of age.

Afshar Niriz
4ft 5in x 5ft 10in
circa 1875

This best-of-the-best area-size is among the most extraordinary rugs from this South Persian tribe, both because of its consummate craftsmanship and its daring use of color. The rare profusion of golden saffron yellow is breathtaking, as are the delightfully original borders that surround the glowing field of repeating boteh (paisley-like motifs). At over 125 years of age, this deeply collectible piece is in superb, virtually full file condition.

Caucasian Triple Medallion Kazak
5ft 8in x 8ft 4in
late 19th century

Presenting invigorating artistry and remarkably full, lustrous pile, this unusually large antique tribal rug is a highly desirable collector piece that possesses the durability needed or heavy floor use. A wide range of precious green tones are featured, most prominently in the memorable border. Note also the uniqueness of the design in each of the ascending hexagonal medallions and the great variety of the joyous secondary motifs scattered across the deep red field.

Sultanabad
10ft 3in x 11ft 6in
Circa 1850

This dramatic 150-year-old carpet soars to great artistic heights. Its overscale, allover design offers a wide range of fascinating patterns and colors on a beloved golden yellow ground.

Heriz
9ft 9in x 13ft 6in
circa 1900

A first-rate representative of this ever-popular Persian village weaving group, presenting a striking golden medallion, refined weave and mature patina of age. (To inquire about this carpet, contact Claremont II at (510) 883-1300.)

Qashqai
4ft 3in x 6ft 6in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This early tribal rug woven by nomads in the mountains of Southwest Persia is a breathtaking visual statement for lovers of folk art and of interest to collectors. Note the great fluidity and spontaneity of design throughout and the myriad animal forms scattered across the deep blue field.

Tabriz
8ft 2in x 11ft 8in
late 19th century

In the tradition of the most desirable decorative carpets, this small antique roomsize offers an exceptionally refined, overscale motifs in a very generously spaced allover pattern. It also features an entirely unique, infinitely inviting color palette, highlighted by its golden camel field, dusty rose border and accents of sage green, teal and burgundy. Its condition is extremely good at over one hundred years of age.

Ferahan
4ft 9in x 6ft 11in
circa 1875

This stellar piece is a memorable example of the stirring artistic spirit found in best Ferahan rugs. Its chiseled design, elegantly embellished with numerous warm hues, lays upon a constantly varying pistachio-toned field.

Caucasian Sewan Kazak
4ft 9in x 7ft 1in
circa 1875

Woven 125 years ago high in the Caucasus Mountains comes this stunning rendition of the renowned, classic style of the rugs woven in the vicinity of Lake Sewan. Its enormous central cruciform medallion is classical to rugs from this area, here accentuated by the use of a profusion of highly original apple green. The design is vastly overscale throughout and the spaciousness of both the border and the field gives the rug an appealing sense of viral strength. Preserved in nearly unblemished condition, this is a dramatic composition for either the floor or the wall.

Serab Camelhair
3ft 9in x 6ft 10in
circa 1900

Warm earth tones and a unique floral design set this highly decorative Serab rug apart. Woven in a village whose rugs are often elemental and vigorous, this singular piece offers a design that is singularly elaborate and sophisticated. Its elongated size is highly versatile, making it ideal to use as a bedside piece. It is in excellent condition, making it perfect to grace a short hallway.

Tafresh
3ft 5in x 4ft 8in
circa 1900

The antique area-size rugs from the village of Tafresh are among the most delightful of all oriental carpets. Here, the traditional repeating "fruit bowl" design is rendered with great clarity and charm against a golden sand field. The reciprocal compartmentalized border is also unique to Tafresh rugs. Note the charming abrash (intentional color striation) in the inner crenelated fence border.

Ferahan Sarouk
8ft 4in x 11ft 8in
3rd quarter, 19th century

With a highly elegant design, sublime, time-softened color palette and delicately drawn motifs reminiscent of a Flemish tapestry, this piece has all the attributes that bespeak breathtaking beauty in a classical carpet. Further enhancing its impact is a deep patina that gives the carpet an ethereal glow.

Sultanabad
8ft 7in x 10ft 5in
Circa 1850

The best 19th-century village carpets, such as this intriguing piece, offer distinctively unique color combinations and engaging reinvention of patterning. This carpet's profusion of rare apple green and soft earth tones, set off by its prized ivory ground, make it ideal for a subtly sophisticated decor.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
4ft x 5ft 6in
Circa 1900

From the renowned Hadji Jallili workshop, known for creating mesmerizing carpet art with a restrained palette of well-chosen colors comes this sophisticated area size rug. An elegant weave, sumptuous wool, and outstanding condition for its age are its refined credentials.

Laver Kirman
8ft 10in x 11ft
Late 19th century

Laver Kirmans from Southeast Persia are renowned for their intricately ornamented patterns, glowing pastel and earth tone colors and great sophistication. In this quite individual example inspired by classical Continental motifs and color combinations, subdued hues meld together with a dense allover pattern of varied understated flowerheads. Unusually silky wool gives the piece a sumptuous feeling. The result is a romantic, wonderfully serene ambiance.

Bijar
12ft 3in x 13ft 9in
Late 19th Century

This dramatic piece of superb quality is in the extremely desirable, very seldom found 12 x 14 size. Its surface glows from an extraordinarily lustrous wool, which greatly enhances its deeply saturated colors. A top-tier representative of the style known as The Iron Rugs of Persia, this Bijar is preserved in virtually full pile condition.

Ferahan Sarouk
4ft 5in x 6ft 8in
Circa 1900

This exquisite piece offers inventive artistry, an opulent color range, fine craftsmanship, and extraordinary condition. Presented on a deep sapphire ground, fanciful botanical forms encircle a fascinating medallion. An extremely nourishing sandstone red border brilliantly balances the intensity of the field.

Serapi
10ft x 11ft
Circa 1875

In a rarely seen virtually square format, this singular 19th-century Serapi exhibits a tribal artistry of majestic power. It is emblazoned with an invigorating palette of cerulean blues and red rock tones. This strength of design is often what is called for in a grand country home.

Senneh
4ft 4in x 6ft 2in
3rd quarter, 19th century

From the Persian town renown for exceptionally fine weaves comes this precious piece with some astonishing attributes. Its repeated sprouting-seed or boteh motif convey capsules almost bursting with flowers waiting to bloom on a field already blanketed with blossoms. Offering an extraordinarily level of precision and some exquisite hues of color virtually never seen in Senneh rugs, this exquisite piece provides an superbly understated elegance as well as surprisingly good condition.

Caucasian Talish
3ft 6in x 8ft 8in
Circa 1875

This superlatively crafted short runner features a deeply saturated, virtually unadorned field of Prussian blue. Framing it is a wonderfully spacious, chiseled rendition of the classical Talish repeating rosette border design. Combined with unusually lustrous wool, this produces the awe-inspiring, regal atmosphere of this rare piece from the Southern Caucasus

Laver Kirman
9ft 1in x 12ft 2in
Circa 1850

This piece exquisitely demonstrates the art of understatement used in early antique carpets. It presents a finely drawn, singular "Tree of Life" laden with myriad blossoms, which encompass the entire field. With the passage of over 150 years, its colors have become sublimely subdued, yet magically glowing.

Bakhtiari
5ft 1in x 6ft 10in
Circa 1875

Featuring a passionate duet of contrasting artistic styles, this highly original rug presents the Guli Farang ("Foreign Flower") design in an exquisite European-style, floral medallion resting amid dissimilar geometric tribal motifs. The rich palette features mature reds, pinks and a profusion of prized greens.

Caucasian Baku
3ft 9in x 7ft 3in
Late 19th century

Unusually finely woven for a tribal rug, this entirely delightful piece glistens as a result of deeply saturated colors, a magical patina and lustrous wool. Myriad animal and bird forms adorn the sumptuous sapphire field.

Heriz
8ft 9in x 12ft
circa 1910

This luminous carpet of unusually high quality possesses tremendous clarity in its panoply of abstracted floral motifs. A wide palette of naturally dyed colors displays a depth of tonality, which demonstrates the great skill of the dyers. Its spaciously placed allover pattern and cobalt blue field are both highly unique among older Persian Heriz carpets.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
9ft x 11ft 4in
Early 19th Century

One of the very earliest carpets we have seen in the style attributed to the luminary, Hadji Jallili of Tabriz. The viewer is struck by his masterful restraint of both color and design, exquisitely enhanced by a deep patina at nearly 200 years of age.

Laver Kirman
4ft 2in x 5ft 10in
late 19th century

Featuring an entrancing opulent medallion and cornerpiece format, this superbly crafted court rug also offers a jewel-toned, sumptuous palette that would amply grace the most ornate of settings. It is a superlative example of the artistry of the prized Laver Kirman style.

Tehran
7ft x 9ft 9in
Late 19th Century

Across the creamy ivory field of this refined Court carpet, broad areas of subtle color striation simulate streaming sunlight as it gently sweeps across the surface. An added dividend of this very unique carpet is its seldom-found size.

Serapi
10ft x 12ft 1in
Late 19th Century

This is a dramatic, immaculately preserved piece that is a stellar representative of our extensive collection of carpets in the ever-popular antique Serapi style. Its palette has been softened magically by the passage of over a century, giving a warm glow to the colors.

Kermanshah
10ft 3in x 13ft 5in
2nd Quarter, 19th Century

This piece aptly represents our strong inventory of extremely hard-to-find, virtuoso Court Carpets. This very early masterpiece captures a breathtaking majesty expressed through consummate workmanship and materials. The interplay of an extremely mature and varied palette of color and a cosmos of exquisite motifs radiating from the medallion creates an unforgettable spectacle. It has been preserved in very good condition for its extraordinary age.

Caucasian Daghestan Prayer Rug
3ft 4in x 4ft 8in
3rd Quarter 19th Century

Ivory ground Daghestan Prayer Rugs from the Northeast Caucasus are seldom seen in today's market and are most desirable among established collectors. This is an extraordinarily artistic example, featuring a field of potent wildflowers with a wonderfully asymmetrical latticework beneath a compelling, gold-toned prayer arch. Note the great joyfulness and precision in the drawing of the motifs throughout the rug.

Tabriz "Tree of Life"
9ft 2in x 12ft 7in
Circa 1875

In this exquisite example from the master workshop of Hadji Jallili, an unusually muted golden sand ground displays an allover "Garden of Paradise" motif. The incredibly painterly design includes two intertwining trees that encompass the entire field of the carpet, branching out and growing toward the heavens. The softly abrashed (artistically striated) terra cotta main border features a series of realistically rendered cypress trees and floral bouquets.

Serapi
9ft 2in x 12ft 5in
Late 19th Century

This consummately crafted, classically designed Serapi features a masterful palette of deeply saturated tones and an utmost clarity of design. Bold, stylized flora enliven the regal carnelian red background. Happily, it is in excellent condition at over a century of age.

Halvai Bijar
4ft 3in x 5ft 11in
circa 1900

A wonderfully striated strawberry red field provides a glistening backdrop for the magnificent ivory medallion. Boasting a vigorous elegance, this piece is also distinguished by its weave, the finest of the Bijar region.

Tehran
4ft x 5ft 5in
late 19th century

With an enrapturing dance between color and design, this highly sophisticated rug is clearly meant to delight its viewer. Warm mid-tones sparkle against alternating areas of midnight indigo and undyed ivory, enhancing its splendor.

Laver Kirman
6ft 7in x 10ft 7in
2nd Quarter, 19th Century

This is an entirely original, 170-year-old carpet featuring sublime artistry and exceptionally detailed drawing of the motifs. It masterfully utilizes the muted colors so desirable in contemporary interior design, including burnished gold and raspberry, and possesses a magical patina of great age.

Caucasian Kazak
4ft 7in x 8ft 5in
Circa 1875

This vibrant, extremely well-balanced piece is a tour de force of tribal weaving. Its colors are incredibly saturated, particularly the carnelian red of the field and the rich apple green used throughout. Whimsy, prized in Caucasian weavings, is displayed here in its asymmetrical design and minute animal forms. Happily, its condition is excellent.

Serapi
9ft 6in x 12ft 10in
Late 19th Century

This elegant, geometric carpet offers a tremendous clarity to the panoply of its abstracted motifs. The undersized sky-blue, blossom-shaped central medallion with vastly overscale pendants provides an evocative focal point. The medallion is set among the intricately stylized flora throughout the field.

Ziegler Sultanabad
10ft 5in x 13ft 7in
Circa 1900

This exquisite carpet is a memorable representative of the prodigious regional weaving effort organized by Ziegler and Company of Manchester, England. Both in the exceptional fineness of weave for a Persian village carpet and in its jewel-like coloration, it reflects an easily recognizable mastery of the craft.

Ferahan Sarouk
6ft 8in x 10ft 3in
Circa 1875

The very desirable elongated shape of this singular piece is seldom seen among Ferahan Sarouk carpets. It is combined with a wide palette of surprising colors, including the pomegranate pendants and the varying tones of celadon green throughout the scalloped vinery. (Inquire about this rug to Claremont II, 1-800-883-1815.)

Bakshaish
10ft 10in x 14ft
Circa 1875

This thoroughly engaging carpet demonstrates a high level of artistic innovation and eccentricity. It's precisely these features that connoisseurs find so irresistible in the best pieces from the mountain village of Bakshaish. The unadorned indigo reserve and vastly overscale pendants and corner spandrels, coupled with its striking ivory border, make this piece extraordinarily desirable for either a casual or a contemporary decor.

Ferahan
4ft 6in x 6ft 6in
3rd quarter, 19th century

A singular, ornate medallion and vertical pendant design rest on a delicately hued, unadorned porcelain field. Here expressed with great balance and beauty, this revered court design, including matching quarter medallions in the spandrels, is meant to suggest a window into infinity, where the pattern repeats endlessly.

Caucasian Kazak
4ft 5in x 6ft 9in
late 19th century

The best of the naive, geometric rugs woven by the nomads who inhabited the highest reaches of the rugged Caucasus Mountains are prized both by serious collectors and lovers of abstract art. This vigorous, extremely elemental piece presents intriguing, archetypal motifs, including three ascending "Wheel of Life" medallions set upon a cerulean base.

Bijar
9ft 10in x 14ft 10in
Late 19th Century

This visually dynamic antique Bijar daringly combines the "Tree of Life" motif with the medallion format and massive Herati-adorned cornerpieces. The carpet's entirely unexpected design, set against a highly desirable ivory field, makes this a compelling representative of this favorite style.

Ziegler Sultanabad
10ft 4in x 14ft 6in
Late 19th Century

First-rate antique Ziegler Sultanabads are few and far between. They are noted for their graceful, stylized floral patterns, silky wool and unusually fine weave for carpets from this region. A warm and inviting palette of rust, persimmon, saffron and leaf green enlivens this piece's very rare azure blue base.

Laver Kirman
4ft 5in x 6ft 7in
Circa 1875

This first-rate area rug offers a level of beauty that is truly sublime. This is the result of the harmonious interplay between delicate and intricate motifs, illumined by a regal palette of subdued tones. This collector's piece has been lovingly preserved in excellent condition for over 125 years.

Kurdish
5ft 7in x 9ft
circa 1875

Without pretense or sophistication, this singular rug woven by pastoral nomads captivates its viewer with its naive design, punctuated by two large asymmetrical decagons. Also notable is the "cornstalk" border and this tribe's beloved "sprig and flower" design repeated throughout the field.

Laver Kirman
10ft 6in x 13ft 7in
3rd quarter, 19th century

Early Laver Kirmans can be among the most finely crafted of all Persian carpets. This virtuoso piece showcases a masterful balance of jewel and pastel tones that accentuate the exquisite rendering of its joyous, swirling blossoms and vinery, as well as its stunning center medallion.

Ferahan Sarouk
10ft 7in x 14ft 2in
3rd quarter, 19th century

Masterful craftsmanship and a sumptuous palette of jewel-tone and pastel colors contribute to the great impact of this connoisseur-level piece. From its entrancing medallion of warm coral and deep apple green to its border of fanciful botanical forms, this top-notch piece ranks among the most original and breathtaking of antique art carpets.

Afshar
4ft 6in x 5ft 5in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

The renowned weavings of the Afshar tribe of Southeast Persia consistently capture the imagination of lovers of folk art. Departing from the intensity of most geometric rugs, this exemplary piece exudes charm and serenity in its stylized rendering of a meadow in bloom.

Afshar
6ft 6in x 12ft 7in
circa 1875

The ever-popular antique rugs woven by Afshar pastoral nomads are almost exclusively found in the small area size format. However, this remarkable piece, likely woven as a meal blanket, is substantially larger. Its rich midnight indigo ground displays rows of detailed boteh, the precursor to the Indian paisley. Each one holds a minute flower, symbolizing the potential for life to sprout forth, even in the arid terrain where the tribespeople lived.

Serab Camelhair
7ft 3in x 12ft 4in
circa 1875

In this memorable village carpet, a subtle latticework rests on an undyed camelhair base, serving as a perfect contrast to the commanding center medallion and echoing corner pieces. The room size format featured here is extremely seldom found in undyed camelhair pieces.

Caucasian Gendje
4ft 5in x 8ft 8in
late 19th century

This masterfully conceived collectible runner is certain to add a joyous presence to any environment. Its intriguing pattern of undersized diamond medallions is enlivened by harmoniously combined, deeply saturated colors.

Caucasian Kuba
3ft 8in x 7ft 9in
late 19th century

A particularly deep, vibrant palette electrifies this extremely well-preserved tribal rug. This dazzling piece features a representation of a field of stylized wildflowers that demonstrates great visual depth and a "Wheel of Life" border drawn with masterful precision.

Ferahan Sarouk
6ft 8in x 10ft 1in
3rd quarter, 19th century

This venerable antique carpet clearly reflects the splendor of this exquisite, classical weaving style. Note its fascinating detail work, harmonious combination of deeply time-softened colors and flawless floral composition. The magical patina reflects its substantial age and adds to its great appeal.

Sultanabad
10ft 5in x 14ft 2in
3rd quarter, 19th century

This 140-year-old, large roomsize carpet possesses a number of attributes that are extremely desirable in an art-level carpet. Especially alluring are the dexterity displayed in the execution of its wholly original design and its deeply saturated color palette of infinitely varied naturally dyed tones.

Halvai Bijar
4ft 7in x 6ft 7in
Late 19th Century

With a unique and refined design of curling boughs upon a dramatic watermelon red base, this rug evokes a truly lyric quality. An equally delicate border, featuring the gul farang or "foreign flower" motif, is expertly drawn here on an unexpected wheat-toned ground.

Caucasian Shirvan
4ft 2in x 6ft 6in
late 19th century

This piece displays a flamboyant rendition of the regional design known as Afshan, presenting two pairs of split palmettes arranged back-to-back. A rich variety of overscale, boldly colored florettes and smaller blossoms make for a bold composition, emphasized by the intentionally eccentric drawing in the border.

Dabir Kashan
4ft 7in x 6ft 10in
circa 1900

This premier area-size rug creates a sense of great harmony and inspiration through its use of an elaborate vase design overflowing with finely detailed flowers. It boasts a joyous, wide palette of naturally dyed hues, and is in wonderful condition at a full century of age.

Laver Kirman
10ft x 14ft 11in
circa 1850

Combining an exceptionally restrained range of subtle color with an ethereal design, this 150-year-old carpet displays splendid artistry. An antique ivory ground provides a shimmering backdrop for a melodic allover design of lush vinery arabesque-formed medallions.

Laver Kirman
9ft 3in x 11ft 11in
3rd quarter, 19th century

The best antique Laver Kirmans exude a classical elegance which weavings in other styles seldom possess. Note the great delicacy of the design and the crystalline quality of the center medallion. The deepest midnight blue, the softest rose, and a glowing gold come together to create a carpet of perfect balance and harmony.

Qashqai
4ft 11in x 6ft 7in
late 19th century

Among the most prized and hardest-to-find of the tribal rugs of the Near East are the 19th-century pieces from the Qashqai tribe. In this dramatic piece, the vastly overscale design and deep saturation of crisp colors make for a celebration of life. Also of great appeal is its consummate craftsmanship, superb wool and excellent condition.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
7ft 5in x 10ft 8in
3rd quarter, 19th century

One of the true gems of the Venetian Palazzo Collection is this extremely finely detailed Tabriz from the renowned workshop of master carpet designer, Hadji Jallili. The art of abrash (intentional color striation) is so rarely mastered to such a degree, offering a sense of tremendous visual depth.

Caucasian Karabagh
4ft 9in x 8ft
circa 1850

This is a spectacular display of tribal art. With a great "joie de vivre," it presents a surprisingly sophisticated interpretation of the traditional "Mini Khani" design of brilliantly toned, overscale flowerheads. The colors are both deeply saturated and magically time-softened, particularly the rare tyrian purple of the main border.

Caucasian Kuba
3ft 8in x 4ft 10in
circa 1900

This spirited antique tribal mat is quite original and enigmatic in design. Demonstrating the Caucasian weaver's love of creating motifs that are at once flora and fauna, its repeating field motif is evocative of both blossoming plants and dragons. Its striking Star of Wisdom border reflects an unusually skilled craftsmanship, and its excellent condition makes it perfect for display in numerous areas of the home.

Lillihan Sarouk
4ft 8in x 6ft 8in
circa 1910

Understated yet elegant, this top-tier Lillihan Sarouk rug displays floral bouquets spaciously placed upon a gently striated base of soft rose to coral. Delicately drawn borders of glowing cobalt blue frame this entirely charming composition whose surface glistens from its lanolin-rich wool.

Tabriz, style of Hadji Jallili
10ft 7in x 14ft
circa 1875

This extremely handsome antique carpet emulates the design and color palette of the master designer, Hadji Jallili, felt by many to be the epitome of the Court weaving tradition. It marries finely drawn, classical motifs with a distinctive earth-tone color palette, which is so seldom found in antique room size carpets.

Ferahan Sarouk
9ft 2in x 11ft 6in
Circa 1875

This highly distinctive, 125-year-old, carpet boasts masterful dye work and an unabashed, overscale blossom medallion design, giving it an irresistible, vivacious spirit. Continental Collections, Florence.

Tabriz
7ft 2in x 9ft 4in
Circa 1900

In this warm and graceful carpet, a rich apricot field glows behind the clearly drawn floral motif. The elegant and highly decorative style of Tabriz is well represented in this highly sophisticated piece. Its 7ft x 9ft size is extremely seldom found. Continental Collections, Florence.

Karaja
4ft 5in x 5ft 11in
Late 19th century

This is a strikingly beautiful, wonderfully preserved antique rug. Its ascending design of two cruciform medallions surrounding a sunburst center piece is similar to that of the nearby village of Karaja, but this art-level piece possess much more. Note how the asymmetry of the frame, with the two vertical borders significantly wider that the horizontal ones adds great visual interest, as does the whimsical spontaneity of the secondary motifs. Its color palette, highlighted by warm pomegranate, pumpkin and steely blue, is sublime.

Agra
11ft 2in x 13ft 9in
Circa 1875

This is an entirely unique piece via its singular design and sublime, seldom seen color tones. Its surface glows with a rich patina of substantial age.

Bijar
11ft 1in x 12ft 8in
Late 19th Century

Our vast collection of art-level rugs contains a number of quite seldom-found, top-tier Bijars in sizes from 3ft x 5ft to 13ft x 19ft. This engaging room-size carpet captivates its viewer through its great clarity of design and inventive striation of color.

Laver Kirman
3ft 9in x 6ft
late 19th century

This infinitely charming antique rug presents a pastoral design of repeating "Tree of Life" motifs surrounded by lush foliage. Enhanced by a pastel, naturally dyed color palette, this wonderfully preserved rug evokes the mood of a spring day.

Kashan
10ft 5in x 14ft 3in
Circa 1920

This is a premier quality, vintage carpet with a distinctly classical ambiance. The deep blue field is rarely seen in fine Kashans, and the detail work is lush and very finely drawn. The masterful color palette is punctuated by varying tones of prized green.

Ziegler Sultanabad
10ft 2in x 13ft
Circa 1875

The Ziegler Company of England commissioned unusually tightly knotted Sultanabad carpets using top-grade wool for the finest European homes. With its exquisitely detailed Mille Fleur ("thousand flower") design, this piece creates an atmosphere of great serenity and abundance.

Manchester Kashan
4ft 3in x 6ft 4in
circa 1920

The individual artistry of this extraordinary rug in the prized Manchester Kashan style makes for a stunning visual effect. The precious grade of incredibly silky lamb's wool in combination with the elegantly ornamented field exudes a significant sense of drama. This very finely knotted piece also offers luxurious full pile condition.

Serapi
10ft 3in x 12ft 7in
late 19th century

As wonderfully exuberant antique Serapis have always been a central focus in our inventory, we are delighted that our very extensive collection includes a number of highly artistic representatives, such as this 120-year-old piece with its singular combination of earth-tone colors and dramatic spaciousness of design.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
4ft 2in x 5ft 7in
3rd quarter, 19th century

This piece is a premier representative of the prized Hadji Jallili Tabriz style. Delicate flowering vinery encircles a strikingly medallion with an appealing celadon green center placed on an otherwise unadorned golden sand field. It also boasts a restrained, yet extremely appealing, earth-tone palette with a strong patina of great age.

Ziegler Sultanabad
8ft 8in x 12ft 3in
late 19th century

Carpets in the highly regarded

Caucasian Fachralo Kazak
3ft 9in x 4ft 11in
3rd quarter 19th century

In this collectible prayer rug, a deeply saturated brick red ground features a simple prayer arch (known as mihrab), as well as a niche at the base of the field. The striking red ground bears an eight-pointed centerpiece with an artful latchhook perimeter enclosing an inner madder red reserve with a "Star of Wisdom" center.

Ferahan Sarouk
9ft x 13ft 10in
Late 19th Century

The great delightful of this highly original antique carpet lies in the inviting marriage between its overscale center medallion and cornerpieces and its warm palette, highlighted by soft salmon, terra cotta, peach and rich apple green.

Arab Khamseh
4ft 6in x 6ft 1in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This very refined tribal rug demonstrates exquisite craftsmanship and great clarity of design. With its magically asymmetrical medallion serving as a centerpiece, it showcases a masterful display of deeply time-softened naturally dyed colors. Its highly original delineation of the repeating "Cane design" is unique to this weaving group.

Caucasian Kazak
4ft 9in x 7ft 7in
circa 1910

This robust work of folk art offers a dramatic adaptation of the classical Star of Wisdom motif, with three medallions drawn with delightful naivete. This endearing rug is also in heavy, full-pile condition. Contact Claremont II-- 800-883-1815.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
3ft 9in x 5ft 6in
Circa 1875

The ingenious composition of graceful vinery encircling the center medallion and the wide series of borders distinguish this rug created by the workshops of the master carpet designer, Hadji Jallili. Muted, yet warm, earth tones compose the wonderfully subdued palette.

Kermanshah
9ft 1in x 11ft
Early 19th Century

For the lover of carpets of truly great age, this classically designed piece, at close to 200 years old, has extraordinarily time-softened colors and a deep patina.

Qashqai
5ft 2in x 7ft
Circa 1875

In this traditional Qashqai design, three clearly drawn, diamond medallions of ivory and rust are aligned vertically upon the hexagonal reserve of midnight indigo. The field is adorned with endless geometric blossoms, leaves and totemic motifs, providing an unforgettable composition.

Bakshaish
9ft 1in x 12ft 3in
Late 19th Century

Our world-class collection includes a number of extremely hard-to-find, breathtakingly artistic 19th-century Bakshaishes in all formats from area rugs to palace-size carpets. This very original piece features a majestically overscale allover pattern.

Qashqai
4ft 9in x 7ft 6in
Mid 19th Century

The antique rugs of this noble Southwest Persian nomadic tribe were highly sought after by seasoned connoisseurs until recent years, when they virtually disappeared from the market altogether. This example is among the finest of early Qashqai rugs, with its incredibly virtuoso detail work, dense knotting and deeply saturated color tones.

Senneh
4ft 5in x 6ft 10in
Circa 1850

This extremely finely crafted mid-19th century representative of the elite Senneh style features a graphic allover pattern consisting of intricate botehs (a precursor to the paisley motif). Nearly obscuring the rare ivory ground is a myriad of artful, minute decorations.

Ferahan
4ft 5in x 6ft 7in
circa 1875

This is an exquisite, indigo-based rug of sublime artistry, with an unusually fine weave and exceptionally detailed drawing of the motifs. Close inspection reveals a surprisingly wide range of time-softened colors. This is a stirring example of the extensive group of art-level, area rugs in our current collection.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz Prayer Rug
4ft 1in x 5ft 9in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This completely original piece from the workshops of the acclaimed carpet maker Hadji Jallili is ideal for the connoisseur who favors classically designed rugs. Its virtuoso "Garden of Paradise" motif consists of a dense field of precisely drawn flower forms, regal cypress trees and elaborately flowing vinery. This design emanates from an exquisite vase and is set beneath an elaborate, fluted prayer arch.

Caucasian Lori Pambak Kazak
5ft 1in x 8ft 2in
Late 19th Century

A premier representative of one of the most seldom found styles of Caucasian rugs, this dazzling piece possesses a bold, triple cruciform medallion design and an incredible saturation of color. In the traditional style of the high mountain village of Lori Pambak, this top-drawer collector's piece has been remarkably preserved in virtually full-pile condition.

Caucasian Sewan Kazak
5ft x 7ft 2in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

The rugs of the Virginia Collection read like a guide book to the predominant Caucasian styles. Here, sublime artistry and virtuoso dye work entrance the viewer. Elements of folk naivete, including human figures, animal forms and a scattering of totemic devices, add a welcome spontaneity.

Sultanabad
9ft 1in x 10ft
Late 19th Century

This is the perfect art carpet for those who favor the sublimely exquisite. A virtuoso example of the prized "Ivory Sultanabad" group, it combines delicate detail work and a subdued, yet inviting palette of colors.

Bijar
4ft 1in x 7ft 4in
Late 19th Century

This entirely original Bijar presents several enrapturing features. Its prized ivory ground is adorned with an allover rendering of stylized bouquets of roses (a motif known as Guli Farang or "Foreign Flower"), while the border is based in a strikingly unique tone of mustard yellow.

Kashan
4ft 3in x 7ft
circa 1910

This imaginative, masterfully woven area rug daringly departs from the classical Kashan design, combining an astonishing balance of color and design with crystal-clear imagery. Happily, it is also preserved in outstanding condition.

Mahajiran Sarouk
4ft 3in x 6ft 3in
circa 1925

The highly unique and distinctive artistry of this top quality vintage rug lies in the combination of its simplicity and elegance of design. The overall floral motifs are expertly shaded renderings of sharply drawn blossoms, gently meandering across the radiant rust field. Its use of superb lamb's wool gives the pile a great luminosity.

Kashan
4ft 2in x 6ft 4in
late 19th century

This entirely original piece boasts an astonishingly complex design, replete with precisely drawn floral sprays and flowing, leaf-formed ribbons. Note the great precision of creativity of its multiple borders.

Isfahan
4ft 9in x 7ft 3in
Late 19th Century

Consummate craftsmanship and great visual depth give this best-of-its-type antique rug its exquisite distinctions. It features a dominant crimson red center medallion, with a finely sculpted outline of radiant sky blue vinery, and indigo corner pieces subtly rendered on an ivory field.

Mishin Malayer
4ft 8in x 5ft 5in
circa 1900

Lovers of Persian village rugs will appreciate the many nuances of this rug. Lack of symmetry, continually evolving patterns and naive drawing all contribute to its great appeal. It offers a rich palette of vegetable dyed tones, including a deep blue black and an array of warm earth tones. Contact Claremont II-- 800-883-1815.

Northwest Camelhair
4ft 4in x 5ft 4in
dated 1902

Antique Camelhairs have always been "the insider's" tribal rug and are treasured among our clients for their great imaginativeness and warmth. This singular little rug demonstrates why. The design on the undyed camelhair field is refreshingly innovative, with its continually changing, entirely whimsical motifs, including individually rendered plants, blossoms, serrated leaves, birds and a charmingly illegible attempt at calligraphy. Contact Claremont II- 800-883-1815.

Tafresh
4ft 1in x 5ft 8in
late 19th century

This is a delightful, entirely unique pictorial rug, which captures the joyful scene of songbirds perched upon graceful flowers, framed by a luminous sapphire border. Note the exquisite detailing and tremendous delicacy in the drawing of each motif.

Kashan (Pair)
4ft 3in x 6ft 9in
Circa 1920

This virtually matched pair of century-old rugs presents a sublimely drawn rendition of the rarely found "Vase Design" in glowing jewel tones, with both pieces preserved in excellent condition.

Qashqai
4ft 6in x 6ft 4in
Circa 1875

The best Qashqais are highly prized, collectible tribal rugs, with virtuoso designs and consummate workmanship. In this ingenious piece, a dense allover pattern of opposing geometric birds (known as the murgi, or fowl, motif), featured in both the field and the dual medallions, creates a breathtaking visual effect.

Caucasian Kuba
3ft 6in x 5ft 6in
Circa 1875

This piece exudes abundant strength through its overall simplicity and consummate clarity of design. Dazzling polychrome motifs in the field and the spectacular sunburst motifs of the border create an ambiance of great warmth and comfort. The English Family's Collection includes a number of collector's rugs such as this in the ever-beloved Caucasian style. Contact Claremont II- 800-883-1815.

Bakhtiari Haft Shotor
4ft 5in x 6ft 5in
Late 19th Century

Antique rugs from the Bakhtiari tribe often present incredibly festive and opulent renditions of the Garden design. In this surprisingly sophisticated area rug, an intricate latticework of multi-toned blossoms adorns the field, enclosing a grand ivory floral medallion.

Qashqai
4ft 7in x 6ft 11in
Second Quarter, 19th century

Great vibrancy and creativity define this energetic, extremely early representative of the weaving of the renowned Qashqai tribe of Southwest Persia. Narrow stripes radiate across the field from a series of three diamond medallions, producing a powerful mesmerizing effect. Such eye-catching techniques are paired with a rich array of superbly time-softened dyes in deep, restful hues. Outstanding craftsmanship and its great age of 150-175 years old further enhance its collectiblity.

Kermanshah
4ft 4in x 6ft 7in
3rd quarter 19th century

Demonstrating the singular artistry achieved in classical Persian rugs in the 19th century, this exquisitely refined piece features a daring and innovative strike of abrash through the bottom of the primary border. It offers a strikingly verdant design replete with an array of intricate blossom and lyrical vinery.

Kermanshah
4ft 1in x 6ft 5in
3rd quarter 19th century

The vivid maroon red, robin's egg blue and peach tones are greatly enhanced by the clear ivory field in this exceptionally finely crafted area size rug. Note the great precision in the drawing of each individual design and the overall balance of this first-rate piece.

Mishin Malayer
4ft 7in x 6ft 4in
Late 19th century

A finely woven village rug, this unique piece is distinguished by its captivating range of sky blues in the border and its winsome field design. Soft terracotta seed-forms dance between the feather-formed medallion and cornerpieces of deepest indigo. Together the ingenious elements in this piece combine to create a poetic loveliness.

Laver Kirman
9ft x 11ft 8in
Circa 1875

Displaying a virtuosity of design and an entirely harmonious color palette, this antique carpet, stemming from the grand Persian Court tradition, exudes a quiet sense of true majesty and boundless elegance. It is preserved in extremely good condition at approximately 125 years of age.

Ferahan Sarouk
4ft 3in x 6ft 9in
Circa 1875

This stately 130-year-old area size rug exemplifies the innovative detail work for which this style is prized. It features wonderfully time-softened hues of terracotta, green and rose against an antique ivory field, in elegant contrast to the classic midnight indigo of the medallion and main border. (Inquire about this rug to Claremont II, 1-800-883-1815.)

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
4ft 3in x 6ft 3in
Circa 1850

This 150-year-old piece vividly demonstrates why the exquisite rugs from the workshops of the master carpet designer, Hadji Jallili, are among the most admired of all Court style rugs. Its unique soft coral field and subtle earth tones stand in perfect counterpoint to its dramatic, midnight indigo blue cruciform medallion.

Afshar
4ft 1in x 5ft
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

From one of the esteemed tribal weaving groups, this astonishingly finely crafted rug presents a vast array of individually detailed botehs, set against a glowing salmon field and rich auburn border.

Kermanshah
7ft 8in x 12ft
Circa 1825

Among the most finely crafted of all Persian rugs, the best antique Kermanshahs exude a classical elegance that weavings in other styles seldom possess. In this extremely early representative, note the extraordinary delicacy of the motifs and the crystalline quality of the center medallion.

Qashqai
4ft 5in x 6ft 8in
3rd quarter, 19th century

From a highly collectible group of tribal rugs, inventively recreating the European rose.

Laver Kirman
9ft 9in x 11ft 9in
Late 19th Century

An overscale rosette medallion and peacock blue vases in the corners offer spectacular imagery for a distinctive room design. Many of our clients enjoy the lush decorative statements of fine floral Laver Kirmans, such as this. (Inquire about this rug to Claremont II, 1-800-883-1815.)

Turkish West Anatolian
11ft 8in x 14ft 6in
mid 19th century

Rarely do we see a carpet entirely like no other! Offering a dramatic sparseness of design combined with a masterfully restrained palette of glorious tones.

Ferahan Sarouk
8ft 10in x 11ft 10in
Circa 1900

The best Ferahan Sarouks have held a central position in the finest American homes for over a century. This unique representative presents spaciously placed, extremely clear motifs and a prized ivory ground.

Serapi
7ft 3in x 12ft 9in
Circa 1875

This delightful, rustic Serapi features a very seldom-encountered 7ft x 13ft size. It offers a generously spaced, overscale design, a number of intriguing asymmetrical elements and wonderfully time-softened hues. Its broad ivory cornerpieces and wedgewood blue main border are especially appealing.

Ivory Sultanabad
9ft 4in x 11ft 3in
Late 19th Century

This surprising piece reflects an engaged and confident spirit at work, creating a carpet entirely unlike any other. Its great charm is accomplished through its extensive use of clear ivory throughout the field and borders, the incredible spaciousness and sense of movement in its design, and its wholly original color palette. Living with a carpet of this level of mastery is an incomparable, daily pleasure.

Serapi
9ft 3in x 12ft
3rd quarter 19th century

This quite early, unique Serapi offers a palette that is at once wonderfully saturated, yet magically time-softened. Its overscale medallion emulates the animal skin format of the very oldest rugs of this region, and the motifs throughout its field are given extra space, which adds to the drama of this very compelling piece.

Laver Kirman
9ft x 11ft
Late 19th Century

This small roomsize carpet offers a majestic, rarely seen, multiple medallion motif and an inviting palette of wonderfully time-softened tones, including deep rose, gold, taupe and turquoise. (Inquire about this carpet to Claremont II at 510-883-1300.)

Bakshaish Camelhair
9ft 3in x 14ft 10in
Circa 1875

A surprising dramatic effect is created by the unadorned field of continually abrashed (intentionally color striated) undyed camelhair in this singular antique carpet, certain to create a dramatic dining room setting.

Sultanabad
9ft 1in x 12ft
Late 19th century

This stunning piece demonstrates masterful dye work, with myriad tones, including celadon to forest green, powder to midnight indigo blue, and golden sand to saffron yellow, all set off from the continually striated rust red field, the clear ivory medallion and main border. In superb condition at over a century of age.

Veramin
4ft 10in x 6ft 10in
late 19th century

Antique rugs from the North Persian town of Veramin are seldom-seen and very highly regarded, especially when they demonstrate such elevated artistry and craftsmanship. This 120-year-old piece features a magical rendition of the allover Mina Khani design of interlinked rosettes, irises and almond blossoms in sublime tones of apricot, goldenrod and apple green against a precious robin's egg blue ground. The oxblood red border is both unexpected and brilliant.

Motasham Kashan
3ft 5in x 4ft 10in
late 19th century

Looking at this exquisite rug is quite an emotional experience. Note the tender innocence of the deer at the bottom end of the field, the plethora of song birds throughout and the very distinctive temples set on either side of the central blossoming willow tree. The poetry elegantly scripted within the cartouches of the border is from Hafiz, the renowned 14th-century mystical poet. The best Motasham Kashan rugs possess a delicate line quality and an amazing ethereal palette. This 110- to 120-year-old piece is in excellent full pile condition.

Kermanshah
13ft 8in x 16ft 7in
3rd quarter, 19th century

A kaleidoscopic collection of rarely-seen early colors awaits the enraptured viewer of this oversize Kermanshah of unusually generous width. With an artistic magnitude equal to its grand dimensions, its visual program encompasses a surprising range of jewel-like hues, including deeply time-softened burgundy, teal, garnet, cornflower blue, and ivory. Five brilliantly faceted medallions are arranged in symmetrical fashion with eight partial medallions interrupted by the borders. Innovatively detailed borders amply contribute to the regal artistry through intricate stylized blossoms and majestic cartouche shapes. Though a century-and-a-half of age, this unforgettable carpet comes to us in extremely good floor condition.

Serapi
11ft 3in x 15ft
circa 1875

Only very rarely do we find antique Serapis of such artistic grandeur and superlative workmanship, not to mention fantastic condition. This superlative piece boasts an astonishingly singular, camel-toned center medallion bracketed by a pair of richly varied blue pendants, all centered on a highly distinctive hexagonal reserve in rich pomegranate hues. Delicately patterned cornerpieces and sharply drawn borders exquisitely encapsulate the spirited artistry within.

Hadji Jallili Tabriz
12ft 5in x 19ft
Circa 1875

While top-tier antique carpets are increasingly difficult to find, truly artful pieces in the oversize format are all but unobtainable. Thus, we are elated to be able to offer this magnificent, extraordinarily well-preserved Hadji Jallili Tabriz. A majestic, perfectly balanced series of concentric medallions radiate outward, filling its great expanse with the subtly rendered design, delicately nuanced color and graceful sensibility that have earned the carpets of this master designer tremendous acclaim.

Kermanshah
11ft 4in x 15ft 8in
late 19th century

Effusive floral patterning and a wide-ranging palette creates an infinitely detailed mosaic in this superbly crafted antique Kermanshah in the extremely rarely experienced 11 x 15 size. A deeply engaging central medallion of midnight indigo is richly embellished with symmetrically arranged blossoms in leaf green, cranberry and peach. Fluid corner pieces enclose a densely filled reserve of quiet ivory, and transition effortlessly to the painstakingly rendered succession of colorful borders. A true gem, this incredibly nuanced piece comes to us in extraordinarily good condition for its great age.

Sultanabad
12ft 5in x 23ft
3rd Quarter 19th Century

This piece is a stellar member of a highly prized group - Persian Sultanabads that present majestic displays of extremely overscale, generously spaced allover patterns. Antique Sultanabads of such great size and stunning beauty are very rarely found.

Serapi
14ft 8in x 20ft 11in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

Our wide-ranging collection of antique Serapis, a style that effectively marries vitality and whimsy, is exemplified by this breathtaking, elemental piece in a seldom-seen, extremely large size. Delightfully imaginative shapes, freely scattered across a wide field, impart a festive, spontaneous atmosphere. Masterful abrash (intentional color striation), seen most notably in its generous main border, adds texture and great visual interest.

Kerke Kashan
11ft 9in x 18ft 9in
Circa 1900

Amidst the effusive, artfully aligned vinery is an entire aviary of realistically rendered birds, perched deep within the quiet concealment of the idyllic refuge. The bucolic, Audubon-like theme spills into the richly embellished frame, reflecting the vitality of the field within both the main border and the thicket of secondary borders. Seldom-found Kerke Kashans are renowned for their exceptional wool quality, and this exemplary oversize representative also boasts an exceptional fine weave.

Sultanabad
10ft 10in x 17ft 5in
Circa 1875

With its majestic oversize dimensions and gilded terra cotta palette, this antique Sultanabad can energize even the grandest space. The bright, diminutive central medallion exudes a continental flair, echoes by the organic corners, rendered in tones that harmonize with the terra cotta ground. The result is a carpet that offers the best of both worlds: the balance of a medallion design combined with a extraordinary versatility of a subtle allover pattern.

Serapi
12ft x 18ft 5in
Circa 1900

Exceptionally finely detailed, this distinctive Serapi evokes court carpet styles with its remarkably fine drawing and unusually ornate design. Its sophisticated quality reflects in its daring flashes of rarely seen colors, most notably the naturalistic shades of celadon and leaf green. Opulent pendants extend with great flourish into the rich rust field.

Sutlanabad "Tree of Life"
11ft 10in x 15ft 2in
Late 19th Century

Set upon a creatively abrashed field evoking the evening sky, an artfully rendered "tree of life" design imparts an uncommon majesty to this exceptional antique Sultanabad. A restricted palette focuses on exquisite shades of ochre, sand, indigo, sky blue and azure, imbuing every corner with incredible warmth and energy. Generous proportions and masterful dye work ensure its singularity and innovative quality.

Luri "Tree of Life"
4ft 5in x 6ft 7in
circa 1875

What an awe-inspiring, wonderfully elemental tribal rug! It offers a sublime, yet rugged rendition of the beloved ?Tree of Life? motif that demonstrates the superlative artistic level cherished by the Roman couple. The warm palette of desert tones balances the naivet? of the large-scale tree motifs spaciously arranged across its clear ivory field.

Sultanabad
13ft 6in x 16ft 6in
Circa 1875

Replete with a flowing allover pattern of overscale blossoms and fronds, this 125-year-old Sultanabad demonstrates an all-encompassing command of the weaver's craft. A robust and earthy palette consists of unexpected hues such as soft peach and olive green and rich rust, magnifying fluidity of the design. This superb room-size piece offers a generous width and an engaging decorative quality.

Serapi
11ft 9in x 16ft 9in
Late 19th Century

A profusion of deep chestnut hues bring a surprising and highly successful artistic freshness to the palette of this superb antique Serapi. Setting aside more traditional palette, the warm desert tones complement the autumnal leaf motifs as they fill both medallion and field. The rhythmic patterning extends to broad indigo borders, filled with heavily abstracted overscale blossoms.

Joshegan
12ft 2in x 16ft 9in
Circa 1910

This beloved Joshegan design, articulated with great clarity, results in an infinitely detailed mosaic. Symmetrical blossom and willow tree motifs, arranged in diamond tiles are brought together in a dazzling pattern which transitions effortlessly through its indigo field and madder red cornerpieces. A deeply saturated palette including royal blue, ivory, aubergine, and rare green brighten every corner of this impressively dyed piece.

Ziegler Sultanabad
14ft 6in x 18ft 3in
circa 1875

In this extraordinary oversize carpet, stunning artistry marries consummate craftsmanship, creating the great virtuosity needed for a grand room. It is a consummate example of an elite subgroup of Sultanabads, offering a dramatic allover pattern of generally spaced, abstracted motifs of overscale proportions. Here, an asymmetrical, yet perfectly balanced design and a masterful use of an energetic palette lend great visual intrigue. With an exceptionally fine weave for the Sultanabad style, this distinctive piece has been preserved in excellent, virtually full-pile condition.

Laver Kirman
10ft 1in x 15ft 7in
Circa 1850

In this extraordinary piece, an aged carmine sunburst medallion masterfully balances the stately cornerpieces and a virtuoso series of borders. Diverse flowering boughs hang from delicate branches that elegantly circle the field in quiet splendor. Consummate craftsmanship gives the drawing of the design a chiseled quality. Offering exceptional durability for its great age, this 150-year-old oversize court carpet is a connoisseur's dream.

Bakshaish
9ft x 15ft 1in
2nd Quarter, 19th Century

This is a highly collectible, entirely original carpet - a very early representative of the strongly sought-after Bakshaish style. It is the artist's playful depiction of a spring meadow literally bursting with blossoms, each with their own individual characteristics. A profusion of pale fern green and a wonderfully striated backdrop of undulating sky blue contribute to the surprise and whimsy of this extraordinary piece.

Serab Camelhair
12ft 3in x 16ft 6in
circa 1875

Here on a grand scale is a supremely artistic carpet, with a field of undyed camelhair, seen almost exclusively in area-size rugs and runners. Brilliantly singular attributes abound. These include its use of multiple medallions of different scale, shape and tone, its wide range of sunny colors, including peach and pomegranate, and the blossoming planet design in the latticework base.

Kermanshah
11ft 8in x 16ft 2in
Circa 1850

This is an awe-inspiring, mid-19th century piece that boasts a resplendent blossom medallion, balanced by lush corner spandrels. Its dramatically spacious, golden sand field is gently striated, providing an exquisite backdrop for its exotic palette of rarely seen hues, including strawberry, pomegranate, turquoise and celadon. A world-class treasure in uncommonly fine condition.

Serapi
13ft 4in x 19ft 3in
3rd Quarter 19th century

Very large Serapis are extremely difficult to find, especially when boasting such great age and individual character. This is a 150-year-old representative of this beloved style that is resplendent and casually elegant. It demonstrates an aesthetic magnitude that is rarely experienced in carpets of grand size.

Bakshaish Camelhair
11ft 5in x 18ft
Circa 1850

Both connoisseurs and newcomers to fine carpets will experience the great impact of this world-class, oversize Bakshaish carpet. Its exceedingly rare, undyed camelhair field is unadorned except for a majestic diamond medallion and a dynamic use of abrash (intentional color striation.) Its equally compelling main border offers an extended series of gracefully drawn, stylized dragon motifs, each of which is drawn differently in its shape and size. It has been wonderfully preserved with good pile at over one-and-a-half centuries of age.

Joshegan
15ft 4in x 17ft 8in
Circa 1875

Admirers of the Joshegan style, so seldom encountered in 19th century pieces, will instantly recognize the consummate craftsmanship and incredible artistry of this grand overscale carpet. The traditional patchwork motif is executed with unusual fineness, resulting in an intricate interplay of colors and geometry, while the unusually square format lends an expansiveness to the composition.

Bakshaish
11ft 8in x 18ft 4in
Circa 1850

The grandeur and dignity of this early oversize carpet transports the viewer to a moment that is timeless. The stunning striation of color from softest sky to dusk blue in the majestic border encloses a treasury of totemic designs resting on a golden camel field. With its great size and unusually good condition, it stands at the zenith of Bakshaish weaving.

Kerke Kashan
13ft 5in x 22ft 3in
turn-of-the 20th century

Highly sophisticated in design, this palace-size carpet presents a luxurious lamb's wool pile and a glowing salmon field.

Laver Kirman
13ft 3in x 22ft 6in
Late 19th century

This is a breathtaking representative from our substantial collection of extraordinary oversize and palace-size carpets. Classical grandeur perfectly marries exquisite elegance in this extremely well-preserved piece. It offers a celebrative, wide-ranging palette set against a prized ivory field.

Serab Camelhair Corridor Carpet
6ft 11in x 20ft 2in
Late 19th century

Glowing camelhair underpins the sophisticated elements artfully brought together in this tremendous Serab kelege (corridor carpet). Great sensitivity and fineness of weave is apparent in the decorative rose pattern border, imbuing the controlled palette with an element of floral gaiety. The delicate latticework of the field accentuates the camelhair's rich natural variation.

Qashqai Corridor Carpet
5ft 7in x 11ft 5in
Late 19th century

Qashqai carpets, known for their seemingly infinite fineness of weave and intricacy of design, also possess an often unimaginable depth of color even at such a significant age. The richness of the crimson medallions is unfaltering, as is the saturation of the midnight indigo of the field, boldly contrasting the clear ivory used throughout. The generous width is further emphasized by the extension of the medallions' spandrels, as well as the expanse of the field and the very narrow surrounding borders.

Ferahan Sarouk
11ft 3in x 17ft 3in
circa 1875

Displaying remarkable artistic virtuosity, especially for an oversize carpet, this 130-year-old piece stands at the pinnacle of the elite Ferahan Sarouk style. Sumptuous jewel tones glisten, highlighting its majestic center medallion and lyrical corner pieces. It would undoubtedly make a resplendent centerpiece for a living room, dining room or grand entry hall.

Bakhtiari
12ft 9in x 19ft 2in
2nd Quarter, 19th Century

Extremely large, tribal carpets such as this are very rarely found, and at well over 150 years of age, this is one of the oldest examples of the beloved Garden Compartment style carpets we have had the privilege to offer. Its atmosphere is at once dignified and entirely charming. Each compartment holds an abstractly rendered botanical pattern, rich and uniquely colored, which is never exactly repeated. The overall effect is awe-inspiring and attests to the ultimate control its masterful weavers exerted over this monumental, multi-year project.

Bakshaish
10ft x 11ft 5in
Circa 1875

As is the hallmark of the cherished Bakshaish style, this 125-year-old carpet is extraordinarily inventive, yet completely harmonious. The traditional allover Herati pattern field is enlivened by the continually abrashed (intentionally color striated) robins egg to cornflower blue field and the daringly bold, overscale rosette border.

Sultanabad Corridor Carpet
7ft x 16ft 3in
Late 19th century

Exceptional balance and a vigorous color palette are among the eye-catching features of this distinctive antique Sultanabad corridor carpet. Brilliant blossoms in a multitude of unexpected hues proceed along the full length of the field and exert a captivating allure. Extremely good condition for a 125 year-old carpet completes and intensifies its impressive appeal.

Serapi Corridor Carpet
8ft 10in x 15ft 10in
Late 19th century

Uncompromising craftsmanship and joyful artistry are the much-loved hallmarks of the best antique Serapis. Here, these qualities are given a highly inventive turn through the infusion of novel and adventurous design elements, most notably in the kaleidoscopic medallion and multiple overlapping cornerpieces. Time-softened natural colors, enhanced by extensive use of abrash, bring even greater immediacy and depth to this incredibly compelling performance. Corridor size 19th century Serapis are virtually never seen.

Agra
11ft 10in x 15ft 9in
circa 1910

Featuring an unusually reflective surface, this singular oversize carpet combines a perfect balance between elegance and whimsy. Note that it displays dozens of birds scattered throughout the repeating blossoming tree motifs.

Turkish Hereke
10ft 4in x 12ft 3in
circa 1800

This extremely early, historical Anatolian carpet literally enraptures the viewer through the perfect balance in its painterly design and the sublime harmony in its highly unique color palette. It is remarkably preserved in very good floor condition at 200 years of age.

Laver Kirman Corridor Carpet
9ft x 16ft 2in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

Singular artistry and consummate craftsmanship are seen in every aspect of this breathtaking court carpet, which exudes a captivating grace and majesty. At over 125 years of age, a fluent vocabulary of intricate, painterly drawing and sublime coloration express an infinitely sophisticated and engaging aesthetic vision. Prized antique Laver Kirmans are virtually never found in the corridor carpet format.

Malayer Garden of Paradise
13ft 3in x 18ft 10in
Late 19th Century

A breathtaking work of folk art of a grand scale, this 125 year-old carpet possesses a charming naivete of design that is so rarely found in a piece of such large size. Its original rendering of the beloved "Garden of Paradise" design is superbly crafted with a spirited array of blossoming trees, stylized willow and spruce trees. The use of an especially potent pomegranate red lends even further vitality to this inspiring carpet.

Tehran
11ft 8in x 18ft
Circa 1900

A wonderfully subtle allover design is paired with an unusually restrained palette in this oversize carpet from the noted workshops of the city of Tehran. The delicate, small-scale floral motifs and a series of slender borders create a mesmerizing and highly engaging visual effect. Its extremely fine weave and petit point detail work attest to its superlative workmanship.

Kermanshah
13ft 8in x 19ft 10in
Circa 1825

This unforgettable oversize carpet vividly demonstrates the soaring heights reached by the finest Persian carpets woven during the 1st half of the 19th century. A major work of woven art on a grand scale, it offers an unfathomably level of detail work, an extraordinary patina, and layer-upon-layer of exquisitely seasoned color. This venerable great-grand father is endowed with tremendous artistic dignity, and perfect balance and harmony in its colors and design.

Meshed
9ft 6in x 17ft
circa 1900

An exceptionally vivid palette and chiseled design brings a spirit of great energy to this outstanding classical carpet. Deeply dyed hues of gold, indigo, madder red, saffron, cranberry, and robin's egg blue are given full opportunity to shine, inserted like jewels in a numberless array of sharply drawn floral designs and a series of brightly adorned borders. These attributes, when combined with its impressive dimensions, result in a carpet capable of greatly enlivening a large interior spaces.

Serapi
12ft 3in x 17ft
Circa 1910

Employing an unusually extensive palette of lively hues, including crimson, rare verdant green, vibrant salmon and cornflower blue, this century-old Serapi exudes remarkable visual depth and movement. The allover vinery-inspired pattern of the field, repeated also in the exceptionally wide border, is highly original and markedly artistic. It is also perfect for extremely heavy use, as, remarkably, it is in original, full-pile condition

Bijar Corridor Carpet
6ft 1in x 11ft 2in
Late 19th century

In exceptional condition at over 100 years of age, this stately Bijar kelege possesses a luminous wool quality with a sheen that simply shimmers. This elaborate version of the traditional Herati design is meticulously rendered, offering great clarity and movement throughout.

Serapi-Heriz Corridor Carpet
5ft 10in x 14ft
Circa 1900

This, immaculately preserved turn-of-the-20th century piece bears all of the attributes of 19th century sensibilities with its warm palette of time softened desert hues, grand scale medallions, and remarkably spacious design. Runners and kelege carpets were seldom produced in the Heriz region, making this boldly geometric carpet a truly singular piece.

Bakshaish
3ft 7in x 16ft 9in
circa 1875

Demonstrating heightened artistry and a great mastery of age-old dye processes, this inimitable piece is part of group of spectacular runners to emerge from the Hudson River Valley Collection. Rows of graceful botehs come together to form a mesmerizing petite point pattern, greatly enhanced by its rhythmic color striation. A contrasting main border of warm natural camelhair with regularly spaced overscale blossoms lends luminosity and spaciousness. Very good condition enables this consummate masterwork to be fully appreciated by future generations.

Laver Kirman
9ft x 16ft 2in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

In a virtually never-to-be-seen size for this Persian Court weaving style, this exquisite carpet brings the profound sophistication needed for a grand passageway or under a narrow dining table. Its allover design and subdued palette would also offer quiet counterpoint within a suite of carpets.

Caucasian Gendje
3ft 6in x 10ft 10in
3rd quarter, 19th century

An adventurous, continually surprising diagonal stripe pattern woven with lanolin-rich, shimmering wool make this superb runner a true tour-de-force. Creative artistry transcends the generally high expectations for this esteemed style, introducing an unerring eye for color that effortlessly combines numerous unexpected shades, including lemon, celadon, and vibrant terra cotta. Age-old motifs are used equally brilliantly in the border, where crisply drawn Wheel of Life mandalas provide the powerful driving force.

Malayer Camelhair Guli Farang Corridor Carpet
5ft x 10ft 2in
Mid 19th Century

Rugs featuring undyed camelhair are a favorite among our clients. This wide runner's strikingly beautiful "Foreign Flower" motif (known as Guli Farang) exponentially increases its appeal. At over 150 years, its colors have softened magically over time and its surface glows with a deep patina of great age.

Serapi Runner
3ft 4in x 12ft 9in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

Serapi runners are extremely rare and this delightfully well preserved piece is a real gem. Richly dyed colors are the main focus of this superb example, where a masterfully chosen palette of Prussian and cornflower blue, coral, madder red and deep green produce a carpet of impressive vitality. A series of overscale cruciform medallions ascend the field in alternating hues, while small, multicolored rosettes enliven the remaining spaces. Vibrant borders of madder red and clear ivory provide an appropriately energetic frame

Serapi
11ft 8in x 19ft 8in
Circa 1900

This is a one-in-the-world, strikingly original oversize carpet with a magnificent display of celebrative colors supported by a luminescent royal blue base. Virtually never seen among Serapi carpets, its allover pattern is wonderfully complemented by the grand scale of its border design.

Mahajiran Sarouk Corridor Carpet
6ft x 13ft 9in
Circa 1910

Utilizing the most lustrous and luminous wool, this Mahajiran Sarouk runner is warm and inviting, with a gracious, verdant floral design. Lush bouquets are spaciously arranged against the glowing salmon field, rendered with an abundant usage of apple and celadon green.

Caucasian Karabagh Corridor Carpet
7ft x 17ft 2in
Late 19th century

In a stirring departure from tradition, this memorable Karabagh is devoted to an invigorating, painterly depiction of realistically rendered blossoms known as Guli Farang or "Foreign Flower" design. The flowers are depicted naturally, each petal individually articulated upon a deep indigo field. Such unfettered artistry, especially when combined with extremely good condition, will greatly enlighten any hall or passageway.

Kurdish Camelhair Runner
3ft 8in x 13ft 9in
dated 1888

A broad, unadorned camelhair border provides generous margins for an impressively intricate composition in this entirely innovative tribal runner. This antique gem is anchored by a kaleidoscopic array of ten oversize, multicolored flowerheads. Luminous wool and heavy pile condition further elevate its considerable impact.

Kermanshah
10ft 5in x 15ft 3in
2nd Quarter, 19th Century

Our buyers, favoring best-of-the-best representatives of each weaving style, here found no exception. Exquisitely rendered weeping willow trees, curling vinery and blossoming boughs are set in one of the most poetic and lyrical allover patterns we have seen. Executed with the utmost delicacy both in the field and border, this revered carpet commissioned by the noted family "Tausensian", is also in an extremely seldom-found size.

Bakshaish Corridor Carpet
7ft x 16ft 3in
Circa 1875

A rhythmic allover pattern and deeply compelling, vivid borders are the adept starting points for a deeply inspired expression of folk art in this masterwork from the village of Bakshaish. A rich, naturally dyed palette featuring robust hues of red and indigo bring an urgent visual interest, while detailed, spirited rendering demonstrate a mastery of craft that is very seldom found.

Ziegler Sultanabad
10ft 8in x 16ft 8in
Late 19th Century

This oversize example of the prized Ziegler style offers mesmerizing artistry and superlative craftsmanship. Anchored by the harmony of the two rich main colors of deep cobalt and sunset rose, a myriad of delightful tones add inestimably to the decorative appeal of this seldom-found oversize Ziegler. At over one hundred years old, it is preserved in excellent condition.

Bijar Runner
4ft x 17ft 7in
circa 1875

The glowing palette of this top-tier runner is a full-pile representative of Bijar craftsmanship, known as "The Iron Rug of Persia." It features a radiant coral, which coupled with its deep cobalt blue base, illumines the rhythmical rendition of the traditional Herati allover pattern. With a generous width and a luminous wool quality, this memorable runner would enliven a long hallway or gallery.

Sultanabad Corridor Carpet
5ft 2in x 12ft 3in
Circa 1910

With an unrestrained, joyful palette of deeply saturated hues, this enrapturing kelege is unlike any other carpet we have encountered. The overscale, curling oak leaves create a central focus with spaciously arranged blossoms and palmettes, mirroring the design on either side. In a highly versatile size, this piece has been maintained in original full-pile condition.

Northwest Runner
2ft 5in x 12ft 3in
Late 19th century

A rarely encountered spare design and understated palette powerfully evoke the simple lifestyle of the tribal weavers responsible for this folkloric antique runner. Five diminutive, squared medallions stand out on a quiet golden sand field, each of which is delightfully different in color. Instead of effusive vinery, the stylized borders reduce the floral meander to its most elemental form, with a constantly changing procession of colors providing ample visual interest.

Serapi
12ft x 15ft 4in
circa 1850

Great artistic ingenuity, exhilarating, perfectly balanced design and innovative color palettes are marks of the greatest carpets of the 19th century. This oversize Serapi is of the highest caliber, with an adventurously asymmetrical, incredibly inventive design and a stellar array of colors. It extraordinarily fine weave, more indicative of a classical Ferahan rather a village Serapi, makes it even more prized. An unforgettable statement for a living room or great room.

Mahajiran Sarouk
10ft 6in x 18ft 4in
circa 1910

Mahajiran Sarouk carpets are rarely encountered in the oversize format, especially in first-quality examples. This stellar piece excels in the tremendous grace of its abundantly ornamented design and its evocative, highly diffuse center medallion. Its colors literally melt into each other, with hues that include jade and avocado green, peach, apricot, midnight indigo blue and golden sand set across the soft, rust field. It is delightfully in full-pile condition.

Laver Kirman
17ft x 23ft 7in
3rd quarter, 19th century

Shown here is a best-of-the-best antique palace-size carpet from the weaving tradition of the Persian Court. This is a glorious carpet on a truly grand scale. It boasts a remarkable spectrum of aged tones, a highly sophisticated design, and an extraordinarily fine weave. It reflects a commitment to superlative quality and enrapturing beauty that is seldom encountered, even in other carpets of such early vintage. Amazingly, it is the product of a team of 10 to 12 master weavers who worked a half-decade or more.

Afshar Corridor Carpet
4ft 9in x 10ft 6in
Late 19th Century

A ruggedly tribal piece that offers a dazzling display of the spontaneity and innovation in early South Persian tribal weaving. Very finely woven, this 19th century Afshar features an allover design of an improvised tile work surrounded by a series of entirely individual borders, varying in size and design. A free-spirited piece of true folk art.

Lillihan Sarouk Runner
2ft 6in x 23ft 7in
circa 1920

This luxurious runner offers a very seldom found great length and narrow width. Its embellished botanical design flows gracefully along its 24 feet of length. It remarkably has been preserved in excellent, heavy pile condition.

Northwest Persian Runner
3ft x 11ft 11in
circa 1875

This is a rarely found art-level runner woven more than 125 years ago in a small tribal village in the vast wildness territory of Northwest Persia. Among its abundant attributes are its rare ivory field and saffron yellow border. The unique design of 11 shield medallions across a field of stylized wildflowers is dramatically complemented by its three borders of repeating stylized dragon forms, drawn to overscale proportions.

Luri Corridor Carpet
5ft 9in x 14ft 6in
Late 19th century

This is an inspiring example of tribal weaving. This 125-year-old tribal carpet possesses a unique clarity and crispness of design as seen in the articulation of medallions and the stylized flanking willow trees. The whimsy and innovation come through in the backdrop miniature blossoms, streaking across the field in horizontal rows, lending a great sense of movement and depth to the composition.

Agra
12ft 2in x 15ft 8in
Circa 1900

This bountiful, entirely singular oversize garden carpet presents an exotic directional design. Outstretched palm trees, some laden with dates, are among the evocative motifs. The dramatic scale of its patterns, its rare color palette and ivory base are all incredibly desirable in contemporary interior design. Its virtually full pile condition at 100 years old completes a highly unusual offering.

Arab Khamseh
4ft 4in x 6ft 3in
Circa 1875

This enchanting nomad piece features confident, yet highly individual artistry. The field depicts the ancestral "Mother and Child" motif, with each overscale, finely detailed "Seed of Life" motif holding a smaller boteh within its cradling arm.

Bakshaish
12ft x 14ft 10in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

The finest of the graphic antique carpets woven in the Northwest Persian village of Bakshaish enjoy an enthusiastic following among serious connoisseurs. This entirely compelling oversize piece, with its daring unadorned field of azure to sky blue, exemplifies this style's elemental, deeply compelling artistry.

Caucasian Shirvan Runner
3ft 3in x 9ft 8in
3rd Quarter,19th century

A profusion of artfully colored blossoms adorn the unusually elongated field of this extremely fine Shirvan. Characteristic traits such as interlock borders are here given added attraction through the use of a full spectrum of naturally-dyed hues, set upon a ground of clear ivory. In extremely good condition at nearly 150 years old, this seldom found runner-size offers great versatility in placement in the home and would enhance any collection of tribal rugs.

Kurdish Bijar Runner
3ft 2in x 14ft 5in
3rd Quarter, 19th century

This one-in-the-world runner offers the seamless blending of tribal simplicity and European-inspired refinement. Scattered across its ample field, Guli Farang (translated as foreign flower) rose blossoms are rendered with great delicacy in understated pastel tones. Excellent craftsmanship and a deep patina of substantial age further attest to the great desirability of this deeply compelling piece.

Ivory Sultanabad
13ft 10in x 20ft 3in
late 19th century

Seldom is a prized ivory ground Sultanabad found in such a grand size. With lustrous wool and in virtually full pile condition.

Serapi
11ft 5in x 17ft 1in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

Rarely do Serapi carpets venture to the level of elemental artistry that this one-in-the-world pieces enters. Note the tremendous visual depth that is created through the bold use of constant striation throughout the field and corner spandrels, and the mesmerizing effect of the majestic ivory medallion set off from the completely unadorned field.

Serab Runner
3ft x 7ft 9in
circa 1900

This surprisingly unique piece in the scarcely found short runner size is a successful departure from the classical Serab color palette and design. Its use of luminous royal to cobalt blue and warm salmon to apricot tones, coupled with the softening of the lines of the motifs, breathes vibrant life into the composition.

Quchan Kurdish Runner
3ft 11in x 13ft
late 19th century

This singular tribal runner is filled with repeating hooked diamond Wheel of Life motifs, which are delightfully echoed in the border design. The variation of color in the diagonal bands of pale golds, coral reds, royal and midnight blues in the field imitates the spontaneous and surprising beauty of nature. The whimsical shift in border width, which occurs at the foot of the runner is common in 19th century village weavings, as the weavers create the carpet improvisationally from an image in their mind rather than from a drawing.

Tabriz
11ft 7in x 18ft 10in
Circa 1915

This is an exemplary oversize vintage carpet in full pile condition. It offers an extremely fine weave and luminous wool. It is certain to entrance its viewers with its plethora of elegant wreaths of sapphire blue and gracefully curling branches.

Serab
3ft 5in x 13ft 7in
3rd quarter, 19th century

Magically softened over almost 150 years, the expansive palette of natural dyes is aglow with a magical patina. This uniquely singular runner presents a fascinating, ever-changing design and rare tones of coral, salmon and apple green.

Serapi Runner
3ft 6in x 16ft 3in
circa 1900

Only occasionally are we fortunate enough to acquire a premier level runner in the beloved Serapi style. Its joyous, vigorous design, evocative of Caucasian tribal rugs, the vibrancy of its colors and its virtually perfect condition combine to make this piece even more desirable.

Sultanabad
12ft x 20ft 8in
Circa 1875

Ivory ground pieces, such as this stellar piece, are by far the most rare and desirable of the Sultanabad carpets. The light field is especially rarely found in very large antique Sultanabads. Presenting an extraordinary visual gracefulness, this piece's flowing lines connect a wide diversity of delicately colored blossoms. The largest scale flower motifs are saved for the splendid border, where their perfect proportion and orderly spacing provide counterpoint to the smaller flowerheads strewn across the interior.

Mahajiran Sarouk
10ft 6in x 15ft 7in
circa 1920

This is among the very finest vintage Mahajirans we have ever handled, and it is in the rarely found oversize format as well! With a dense, constantly changing allover pattern in warm, glowing hues against a luminous indigo base of shimmering lamb's wool, it exudes an atmosphere of luxury and opulence. Happily, it is also in perfect, full-pile condition.

Caucasian Gendje Runner
3ft 4in x 8ft 3in
circa 1900

This century-old tribal runner offers a vivid expression of the nomadic weaver's unabashed exuberant spirit and great artistic innovation. Its abundance of delightful, naively rendered archetypal motifs and vivid coloration are certain to illuminate any setting. Further enhancing its desirability is its superb condition. (Inquire about this carpet to Claremont II at 510-883-1300.)

Tabriz
11ft 10in x 21ft 10in
Circa 1900

This singular large oversize carpet boasts tremendous impact in its design. It creates an impression of great warmth through the use of rich colors placed on a rare gold-toned field. The wonderful lyrical pattern presents entrancing, curling boughs and a finely crafted array of sumptuous palmettes.

Bakshaish Camelhair Runner
3ft 10in x 10ft
3rd Quarter, 19th century

19th century Bakshaish are revered by connoisseurs for the great impact of their entirely elemental, utterly one-of-a-kind abstract designs. Extremely seldom are runners found. In this completely original short runner, a sparsely adorned field of rare undyed camelhair is dramatically punctuated by the deep royal blue central blossom medallion. The uncommon use of a sky blue in the border is a stirring contrast to the warm camel tones.

Caucasian Shirvan Runner
3ft 2in x 17ft 2in
Circa 1875

The area rugs and very limited supply of runners woven in the Shirvan district are the most finely knotted and sophisticated of the Caucasus region. Utilizing the beloved latticework pattern, this superbly-preserved, unusually long runner combines chiseled drawing and masterful dyeing to create a vibrant work of stunning beauty.

Bijar
13ft 2in x 18ft 5in
Late 19th century

A regal, yet welcoming, oversize antique with extraordinary craftsmanship, vibrant blues and very intricate, chiseled designs. Its ivory ground is prized and rare, especially in a carpet of great size. At over 120 years old, its condition is still excellent.

Sultanabad
10ft 10in x 15ft 2in
Circa 1875

Antique Sultanabad village carpets with vastly overscale designs are seldom found and much sought after. This oversize is an especially enrapturing representative, with its bold array of spaciously placed palmettes and blossoms on a rich rust ground.

Caucasian Daghestan Runner
3ft 9in x 9ft 3in
circa 1850

In this 150-year-old collector's piece, latchhook medallions of tremendously varying proportions ascend the very rare pale camel ground, delighting the eye and conveying a sense of great visual depth. Note the unabashed joyfulness and creativity of the secondary motifs, which are seemingly sporadically tossed across the field.

Ziegler Sultanabad
11ft 5in x 16ft 10in
circa 1875

This is an infinitely sophisticated, yet serene, antique carpet in a hard-to-find, extremely desirable size. It possesses a deep patina of age, and glowing, time-softened colors. Other attributes include its unusually fine weave and magnificent state of preservation.

Halvai Bijar Runner
3ft 8in x 18ft 1in
Late 19th Century

This is a very unique, unusually long runner that is still in heavy pile condition at over a hundred years old. It features an extremely intricate, entirely original rendition of the famed Guli Farang (translated as "Foreign Flower") design. Also showcased is a brilliant mixture of classical Persian and European artistic styles.

Kermanshah
12ft 9in x 15ft 9in
2nd Quarter 19th Century

Exhibiting intricate formality and stunningly balanced, ornate design, this extremely finely woven 160-180 year-old piece earns its place among the most refined antique Kirman region carpets. An exquisitely detailed lobed diamond medallion, enclosed by a brilliant lobed reserve and vertical palmette pendants, rests upon an antique ivory ground. Constantly shifting positive and negative space is effectively used to create a memorable visual effect.

Serab Camelhair Runner
3ft 4in x 16ft 1in
circa 1920

The highly sophisticated light palette of this unique Serab Camelhair makes it extremely versatile to work near either formal carpets, such as Hadji Jallili Tabriz or Ferahans or casual village carpets, such as Sultanabad and Serapi. Extraordinary contrasts are created both by nuances of color and changes of pattern texture, while using an entirely earth tone palette. Happily, this deeply appealing runner is in heavy pile condition.

Laver Kirman
10ft 4in x 16ft 2in
3rd Quarter, 19th Century

This 140-year-old oversize carpet presents a regal central blossom resting upon a luxurious, unadorned field of clear ivory with deep berry corner spandrels. It's a sterling rendition of the classical medallion on an open field pattern. This seldom-seen composition among our Virginia Collection is a vivid example of the breathtaking formal carpets in the lighter color palette that graced the connoisseur's Florida estate.

Malayer Camelhair Runner
3ft x 16ft 1in
circa 1875

This atypically long and narrow piece is among the most innovative and compelling runners we have seen. The luminous camelhair field is filled with a finely drawn vinery latticework and abstract flowers in unique pastel hues that are seldom found in camelhair rugs. At well over a century of age, it remains in virtually full pile condition. (This runner is one of a virtually matched pair.)

Dorasht
16ft 8in x 23ft
Circa 1900

This carpet's unique multi-medallion design, refined weave and masterful dye work, along with its unusually generous width, indicate it was commissioned for a family of significant stature. We are proud to offer this extraordinary palace-size carpet for an important room of one of our client's homes.

Tabriz, style of Hadji Jallili
13ft 2in x 18ft 9in
late 19th century

Very large antique Tabrizes with soft, earth tone hues are quite few and far between as well as in great demand. The extremely generous width of this ethereal piece makes it a far more seldom found item. Its palette is wonderfully understated and its design serene and well balanced. A singular, elegant piece with its profusion of rare powder blue. Its unusually good condition is yet another strong suit.

Caucasian Talish
3ft 6in x 8ft 1in
3rd quarter, 19th century

This collectible rug's elongated field is the hallmark design element of the famed rugs woven in the village of Talish. It displays two rows of square tiles, each containing the traditional Memling gul design, with a seemingly endless range of color. Further elevating the artistry of this masterful piece is its sparsely ornamented ivory border of finely sculpted rosettes.

Serab Camelhair Runner
3ft 7in x 13ft
circa 1900

Camelhair runners from the Northwest Persian village of Serab characteristically employ somewhat limited palettes of primarily earth-tone colors. In atypical fashion, this dynamic piece features a unique array of joyous naturally dyed hues, including deep coral and saffron yellow. These magical tones imbibe this whimsical runner with great life. Extraordinarily, it is in full pile condition at a full hundred years of age.

Sultanabad
13ft x 14ft 8in
circa 1850

This entirely unexpected carpet presents a rarely encountered color combination and an elegant visual presentation. Its singular, extremely subdued palette of champagne, pale rust and gold in combination with its highly unusual open field make it an ultimate decorative carpet. It also features a quite desirable, generous width.

Ferahan Sarouk
10ft 7in x 15ft 8in
3rd Quarter 19th Century

Radiating a jewel-like quality through its luminous wool and deeply saturated colors, notably rich pistachio green, this memorable oversize piece embodies the grandeur of the renowned Ferahan Sarouk style. Continental Collections, Florence.

Caucasian Shirvan Runner
3ft 3in x 12ft 11in
3rd quarter, 19th century

The rugs of the Shirvan district are the most finely knotted of the entire Caucasus region. This rarely seen runner combines exact drawing, chiseled detail work and masterful dyeing to create an atmosphere of great refinement.

Laver Kirman
11ft 8in x 18ft 6in
Early 19th Century

This exquisite, extremely early oversize carpet reveals a highly sophisticated yet vital beauty, and a subtlety of color, which can only be found when naturally dyed tones have been matured by great age. Its stately design abandons classical Kirman structure altogether and is entirely original in character.

Kermanshah Runner
2ft 9in x 24ft 8in
Circa 1850

Runners are virtually never found in the elite Kermanshah and related Laver Kirman styles, especially ones of such great length. This 150-year-old masterwork features an intriguingly intricate allover design, and rich apple green and saffron yellow hues against a deep Renaissance red field. Remarkably, this premier quality runner is preserved in very good pile condition with only minor wear.

Karaja
9ft x 11ft 10in
Circa 1910

Karaja is noted for its spirited area rugs and runners, but seldom are roomsize carpets found from this village. This robust example presents a spirited, all-over medallion repeat pattern. The twenty-one sunburst medallions set on the glowing rust field reveal exceptional creativity, inspired by the tribal rugs of the nearby Caucasus Mountains.

Serapi
11ft 1in x 15ft 1in
3rd quarter, 19th century

This oversize carpet, with its striking gold and sky-blue medallion and fascinating asymmetry of design, also features a generous use of clear ivory. It would make a perfect addition to any space where a casually elegant atmosphere is desired.

Malayer Runner
3ft 6in x 15ft 5in
circa 1900

Mastery of color and ingenuity of design are married in this highly original runner. The overall serpentine lattice pattern of the field is punctuated by warm, flowing shades of rose and salmon, while the surrounding border tempers with watery tones of azure and royal blue and delicate blossom designs.

Bakhtiari Runner
3ft 4in x 15ft 2in
circa 1910

This runner presents an inspired, highly creative rendition of the fanciful "Garden Compartment" pattern, found almost always in roomsize or area size pieces. Each cartouche is filled with artfully rendered ascending "Tree of Life" designs, weeping willows, and a stylized wreath of flowerheads.

Malayer
14ft 5in x 25ft 3in
Late 19th Century

Antique carpets in the Folk Art style are especially rare in the palace-size format. In this entirely individual carpet, golden cypress trees shelter myriad full-skirted ladies and animal forms. It was lovingly created by a team of 10-12 village weavers over a period of many years.

Sultanabad
17ft x 23ft 7in
Circa 1875

Palace-size carpets, especially those of unusually great width, were seldom woven in the villages of Persia. From our extensive inventory of carpets in very large sizes comes this breathtaking carpet with its wide palette of rich earth-tone colors and geometricized Mille Fleur (thousand flowers) design.

Serab Camelhair Runner
3ft 5in x 12ft 8in
circa 1900

Its captivating field features a chiseled ivory geometric lattice on a prized base of golden sand-toned undyed camelhair. A triad of hexagonal medallions span the central field, while partial medallions ascend the outer edges. The four dissimilar borders, terminating in an outer unadorned border of camelhair provide a serene counterbalance to the intricacy of the field.

Mahajiran Sarouk
4ft 1in x 13ft 2in
circa 1920

This is a superb quality, luxurious vintage Persian runner, boasting the highest level of wool and excellent craftsmanship. At once understated, yet rich, the glowing salmon to rust ground is skillfully abrashed (intentionally color striated), providing a sense of significant visual depth. The surface of the runner glistens from the use of fine lamb's wool. This memorable runner exudes a sense of great warmth and opulence.