A Tabriz Silk Garden Carpet, Northwest Persia

incorporating twenty-four cartouches enclosing calligraphic inscriptions in cream on a red ground in the border and main field,



Couplets from two different ghazals of Hafiz, with `mobarak bad' (May it be blessed), on the top-corner cartouches (one in negative); and the small cartouches with Turkish, `bu da geçer ya huwwa' (This also passes. O He!)



Knotting: V/cm: 7; H/cm: 8/10

Pile overall good condition, 2mm generally, with some minor areas of localised wear down to knot-bars. There is a 3cm long tear in the bottom right corner, with some losses around this area. Original side cords with some losses and wear on extreme edges. Salmon coloured silk bias binding applied and covering the flat weave at both ends, and at the top end additionally partially covering the pile, which has some losses to edge. Striking carpet. Charming elements within design. EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA. Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S. Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

EMBARGO ON IMPORTATION OF PERSIAN/IRANIAN WORKS OF ART TO THE USA.

Due to recent changes in the U.S. law, carpets and rugs of Iranian/Persian origin can no longer be imported into the U.S. 

 

Please check with the sale administrator if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these or any other restrictions or if you need assistance with such enquiries.