(High-Collectible) ("Best-of-the-Best Sold in 2018") A standout by any measure, this nearly 200-year-old Serapi possesses a mystical ambiance and a display of absolutely sumptuous “early colors” that is entirely virtuosic, highlighted by the warm apricot in its field as well as the aquamarine and sea foam hues of its two palmettes. In its infectiously joyous character, the drawing of the designs is more rhythmic than the norm and includes many idiosyncratic nuances.The rich salmon in its four corner pieces and the potent carnelian red of its main border provide the ideal counterpoint to emphasize these exceptionally sensitive, profoundly harmonious tones. The pièce de résistance of this remarkable carpet is the entirely unexpected stripe of soft lavender abrash across its inner medallion. Learn About This Rug Type