Antique Heriz rug, Azerbaijan, NW Iran

Major Spring Auction
Auction date: Saturday 28. May 2011 at 15 o'clock
Rippon Boswell & Co. International Auctioneers of Rare Carpets & Textiles

Lot: 44
Heriz Silk Rug Judging by its style of drawing, generous composition, wide format and patinated colours, this silk carpet with a niche design and two columns is probably one of the oldest surviving examples of its kind. Its likely provenance is the surroundings of Heriz. – Obvious signs of age, several holes and tears, backed with linen.
Origin: North West Persia, Azerbaijan
Dimensions: 198 x 147 cm
Age: Ca. 1800
Estimate: 7,500.00 €