Lot n° 113
Estimation :
2000 - 3000
EUR
Result with fees
Result
: 2 860EUR
Northwestern Persia, late 19th century. - Lot 113
Northwestern Persia, late 19th century.
An exceptional, large, very fine, and antique Senneh
Wool velvet on a cotton backing
Density: approx. 9,000 knots per dm².
Ivory field decorated with rows of botehs ending in geometrically stylized bird beaks in polychrome, inlaid with small seeds (a symbol of fertility, genesis, and life) arranged in a very delicately drawn stylized mosaic pattern.
Triple borders, the main one ruby-colored and decorated with rows of floral bulb motifs shaped like stylized, multicolored turtle shells.
In remarkable condition, with beautiful finesse and fresh, vibrant colors.
H_290 cm L_173 cm
Senneh carpets are considered among the finest carpets.
Bibliography:
- Edwin Gans - Ruedin (The Art of the Carpet, The Splendor of Persian Carpets, The Beauty of Oriental Carpets), Fabio Formenton, Enza Milanesi, Andrew Middleton (A World Tour of Rugs)
Expert: Frank KASSAPIAN
Expert: Frank KASSAPIAN
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