Antique Heriz Carpet

19th century

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

A magnificent all over design antique Heriz carpet, with a fine weave and exceptional pile height over the majority of this rare antique carpet. The more open design of floral palmettes combined with the early 'Harshang' motif create a stunning pattern. Stunning faded pale blues, sage greens, rustic brick reds and muted pinks combined with ivory wool are famous dyes for these earlier tribal carpets from Heriz in Northern Persia.

Dating from 1880-1890 it is in truly excellent order for its age of around 140 years old. A rare and collectable Heriz, these early carpets still command high prices in the UK and USA and across the world in top auction houses. Visit our barn showroom or request a home viewing to see this amazing carpet up close with a private viewing.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire the UK & Europe by appointment. Having helped private clients and interior designers since 1990 we would love to help you too. Please request a home visit or arrange a time to visit our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey.

Physical Dimensions

Height

376cm (148.03")

Width

286cm (112.60")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA894463

Dealers Internal Reference

10148

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 magnificent all over design antique Heriz carpet, with a fine weave and exceptional pile height over the majority of this rare antique carpet.

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The more open design of floral palmettes combined with the early 'Harshang' motif create a stunning pattern.

Farnham Antique Carpets

Stunning faded pale blues, sage greens, rustic brick reds and muted pinks combined with ivory wool are famous dyes for these earlier tribal carpets from Heriz in Northern Persia.

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

Dating from 1880-1890 it is in truly excellent order for its age of around 140 years old. A rare and collectable Heriz, these early carpets still command high prices in the UK and USA and across the world in top auction houses. Visit our barn showroom or request a home viewing to see this amazing carpet up close with a private viewing.

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

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire the UK & Europe by appointment. Having helped private clients and interior designers since 1990 we would love to help you too. Please request a home visit or arrange a time to visit our barn showroom in Crondall, Surrey.