SENNEH CAMELHAIR, Northwest Persian
4' 4" x 6' 3" 3rd Quarter, 19th Century Price: $15,000
(Connoisseur-Caliber)
This is a dazzling antique area size Persian rug boasting a field of unadorned dark camelhair, a prized material virtually never found in this style of rug. Note its extremely tight knotting and pinpoint motifs with sumptuous detail work created with great dexterity. Saturated jewel-like color tones are used for maximum artistic impact. Succulent persimmon, soft celadon and clear ivory are highlighted by a radiant powder blue center medallion to create a shimmering effect among the sharply rendered floral patterning that textures every section of this collectible antique rug. This rug remains in outstanding condition at 150 years of age.