Lot n° 1
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Fine, antique ISPAHAN rug - Lot 1
Fine, antique ISPAHAN rug
Persia. First half of the 20th century.
High-quality, silky wool pile on a cotton backing.
Beautifully fine. Density: approx. 7,500–8,000 knots per dm²
An oblong ivory field, featuring arabesques, is covered with flowering scrolls in polychrome volutes, as well as baluster vases, and frames a medallion in a ruby-colored, in navy and ivory, adorned with floral interlacing and its arrow-shaped pendants. Four beautiful, small, undulating turquoise spandrels frame the entire design. The main cherry-red border features a succession of blooming corollas resting on floral stems. It is flanked by two navy blue counter-borders with garlands of small flowers. The ivory highlights also feature small flowers. Sublime design and an exceptional color palette.
H_141 cm L_211 cm
Good overall condition. Beautiful polychromy.
Expert: Frank KASSAPIAN
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