Antique 'Benlian' Tabriz Carpet with 'Vase' Design, Outstanding Colour, Circa 1900/20.

Name: Antique 'Benlian' Tabriz Carpet with 'Vase' Design, Outstanding Colour, Circa 1900/20.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1066718
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Description

Size: 11ft 10in x 9ft 3in (360 x 282cm).

Antique Tabriz carpet from the famous workshops of ‘Benlian’; note his well-known star signature in the corner.

Circa 1900/20.

The renowned dealer Franses, writes as follows: The Benlian workshop manufactured carpets for the European market in the city of Tabriz during the first half of the 20th century. Edward E Benlian was a London carpet dealer of Armenian descent who maximized his ties to the thriving Armenian community of Tabriz at the beginning of the last century to produce some of the best quality and most sought after Persian carpets of the era. His master weavers included Javan Amir Kizi and Mahmud Ghalicheh. The Benlian designers successfully reinterpreted the classical carpet designs of 16th and 17th century Safavid Persia, simplifying and unifying the iconic patterns and using a lighter, more European-style palette and strong graphic quality that continues to appeal to modern taste.

This outstanding example is of a Safavid vase design on a indigo blue ground, framed by a classical vase carpet border. The carpet has an overall light feel and would grace the finest of rooms. The famous Benlian star can be seen in the inner border, lower right hand corner and is signed by the master weaver Rangraaz.

The carpet is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use such as a dining room or a living room.

The carpet has been hand washed and is ready for use.

Stock Number: DE-001.

Physical Dimensions

Height

360cm (141.73")

Width

282cm (111.02")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1066718

Dealers Internal Reference

DE-001

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Description

Size: 11ft 10in x 9ft 3in (360 x 282cm).

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Antique Tabriz carpet from the famous workshops of ‘Benlian’; note his well-known star signature in the corner.

Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Circa 1900/20.

The renowned dealer Franses, writes as follows: The Benlian workshop manufactured carpets for the European market in the city of Tabriz during the first half of the 20th century. Edward E Benlian was a London carpet dealer of Armenian descent who maximized his ties to the thriving Armenian community of Tabriz at the beginning of the last century to produce some of the best quality and most sought after Persian carpets of the era. His master weavers included Javan Amir Kizi and Mahmud Ghalicheh. The Benlian designers successfully reinterpreted the classical carpet designs of 16th and 17th century Safavid Persia, simplifying and unifying the iconic patterns and using a lighter, more European-style palette and strong graphic quality that continues to appeal to modern taste.

This outstanding example is of a Safavid vase design on a indigo blue ground, framed by a classical vase carpet border. The carpet has an overall light feel and would grace the finest of rooms. The famous Benlian star can be seen in the inner border, lower right hand corner and is signed by the master weaver Rangraaz.