Antique Heriz Carpet, Persia

1900 - 1920

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

A really stunning antique Heriz carpet woven around 1900-1910 with a rare and hard to find all over gold leaf design. The vibrancy to the colours is wonderful, we have professionally washed this carpet and the colours have really cleaned up spectacularly. Most antique Heriz carpets were woven with a central medallion motif and elaborate corner spandrels. This carpet is more refined and classical with the repeating all over leaves. Lovely rich reds, soft greens, muted golden yellows and soft blues on a warm red background have been used to create an elegant carpet. Ideal to use under a dining table in a study or drawing room. In excellent original condition, the pile height is very good throughout. The original fringes and side selvedges are all secure too.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & the UK by appointment. Please use our request home visit service to view this antique Heriz carpet in your own home.

Heriz carpets have always been regarded as beautiful, tough objects of decoration, made in the north-west of Persia these handwoven works of art always have variations from one piece to another. Some draw influences from further north into the Caucasus and vivid colours like this particular carpet. A decorative yet practical carpet which has been used for over 100 years and stood the test of time.

Physical Dimensions

Height

326cm (128.35")

Width

240cm (94.49")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA684616

Dealers Internal Reference

8916

Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description

A really stunning antique Heriz carpet woven around 1900-1910 with a rare and hard to find all over gold leaf design.

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The vibrancy to the colours is wonderful, we have professionally washed this carpet and the colours have really cleaned up spectacularly.

Farnham Antique Carpets

Most antique Heriz carpets were woven with a central medallion motif and elaborate corner spandrels. This carpet is more refined and classical with the repeating all over leaves. Lovely rich reds, soft greens, muted golden yellows and soft blues on a warm red background have been used to create an elegant carpet. Ideal to use under a dining table in a study or drawing room. In excellent original condition, the pile height is very good throughout. The original fringes and side selvedges are all secure too.

fig 1. Antique Heriz carpet, Persia — fig 1. Antique Heriz Carpet, Persia

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & the UK by appointment. Please use our request home visit service to view this antique Heriz carpet in your own home.

fig 2. Antique Heriz carpet, Persia — fig 2. Antique Heriz Carpet, Persia

Heriz carpets have always been regarded as beautiful, tough objects of decoration, made in the north-west of Persia these handwoven works of art always have variations from one piece to another. Some draw influences from further north into the Caucasus and vivid colours like this particular carpet. A decorative yet practical carpet which has been used for over 100 years and stood the test of time.