Antique Heriz Carpet

19th century

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

A really stunning antique Heriz carpet woven around 1890-1900 with a rare and hard to find all over gold and blue 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 woven with the repeating all over leaves. The background reds subtly change as the weavers went along, this is known as 'abrash' which is the term for dye change, adding beautiful character.

Increasingly rare to find in this near perfect condition. It has lovely rich reds, soft blues, golden yellows and pinks on a warm red background have been used to create an elegant antique 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 & anywhere else in the UK by appointment. Please use our request home visit service to view this antique Heriz carpet in your own home. A free, no obligation service we have offered for over 30 years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

308cm (121.26")

Width

235cm (92.52")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA962628

Dealers Internal Reference

10571

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 1890-1900 with a rare and hard to find all over gold and blue 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 woven with the repeating all over leaves. The background reds subtly change as the weavers went along, this is known as 'abrash' which is the term for dye change, adding beautiful character.

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

Increasingly rare to find in this near perfect condition. It has lovely rich reds, soft blues, golden yellows and pinks on a warm red background have been used to create an elegant antique 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 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 & anywhere else in the UK by appointment. Please use our request home visit service to view this antique Heriz carpet in your own home. A free, no obligation service we have offered for over 30 years.