AMER WINTER 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
FINE SEMI-ANTIQUE LAVAR KIRMAN PALACE CARPET, SOUTH PERSIA.First quarter 20th century. This quality example with an arrangement of eight cypress trees framed within delicate traceries of floral vinery ascending throughout amongst an arrangement of dense flower heads in soft pastels all on a rose pink ground within multiple floral guard borders centering an ivory main border of profuse pink floral decoration alternating with miniature cypress trees. SIZE: 14' 4" x 20' 7" PROVENANCE: Mid-Coast Maine Collection. CONDITION: Carpet retains a soft pleasing palette and remains quite supple throughout. Overall even wear throughout with light spot wear to foundation at mid point visible as a small horizontal line of wear exhibiting no breaks to foundation. End of guard stripe with single line loss at end. Otherwise very good. 52886-1 HMG (1,500-2,500)