Antique Isfahan Rug

1900 - 1920

Sold by Farnham Antique Carpets

Description

A beautiful and very fine antique Isfahan rug, woven in the fine workshops of Isfahan in the first 1/4 of the 20th Century and in exceptional original condition. We can see a wonderful variety of dyes used on this rug and what is known as 'Abrash' which is the obvious changes in dye across the rug in the pale blues and deep red/purple dyes. This gives an antique rug enormous character, and something modern weavers try and replicate. Isfahan produced some of the finest rugs in the world, weaving small rugs, pictorial rugs and vase designs such as this elegant piece. The scrolling border floral design has been woven with immense skill, this was clearly a very accomplished weaver to produce this design with such execution.

The deep reds, purples and pinks for the flowers are intense and vibrant if they were woven yesterday, the lilacs and pale blues are also exquisite dyes, a real feast for the eyes! We have muted old greens and sandy tones too, all on a faded stone background colour, this rug would be a beautiful piece of art for the floor. The condition of the rug is of the highest order, from a private collection it has been much loved and used in a bedroom for many years. Over 120 years old and in excellent order, as you can see from all the images.

We would be very happy to show you this rug at our showroom or at home, in situ soon, please contact us to arrange a viewing. Thank you.

Physical Dimensions

Height

207cm (81.50")

Width

140cm (55.12")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA963373

Dealers Internal Reference

9657

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 beautiful and very fine antique Isfahan rug, woven in the fine workshops of Isfahan in the first 1/4 of the 20th Century and in exceptional original condition.

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We can see a wonderful variety of dyes used on this rug and what is known as 'Abrash' which is the obvious changes in dye across the rug in the pale blues and deep red/purple dyes.

Farnham Antique Carpets

This gives an antique rug enormous character, and something modern weavers try and replicate. Isfahan produced some of the finest rugs in the world, weaving small rugs, pictorial rugs and vase designs such as this elegant piece. The scrolling border floral design has been woven with immense skill, this was clearly a very accomplished weaver to produce this design with such execution.

fig 1. Antique Isfahan rug — fig 1. Antique Isfahan Rug

The deep reds, purples and pinks for the flowers are intense and vibrant if they were woven yesterday, the lilacs and pale blues are also exquisite dyes, a real feast for the eyes! We have muted old greens and sandy tones too, all on a faded stone background colour, this rug would be a beautiful piece of art for the floor. The condition of the rug is of the highest order, from a private collection it has been much loved and used in a bedroom for many years. Over 120 years old and in excellent order, as you can see from all the images.

We would be very happy to show you this rug at our showroom or at home, in situ soon, please contact us to arrange a viewing. Thank you.