RARE AND FINE ISFAHAN PRAYER RUG, SOUTH CENTRAL PERSIA.

Second quarter 20th century. The central ivory medallion with dense polychrome vinery set within a wine red field with dense floral vinery all beneath a mihrab set within cafe au Lait spandrels wrought with dense vinery all within an ivory main border with a row of shaped cartouche each with a scenic design including a pair of exotic birds, antelopes, aquatic landscape with garden and veranda and floral bouquets. *NOTE* Knot count is approximately 575 per square inch (24 x 24). SIZE: 5′ x 7′ 3″. PROVENANCE: From a private single owner estate of Maine, USA and Paris, France. CONDITION: The rug is in very fine condition, fitted with a display rod. It has been hung in a darkened room for at least the last 50 years and to our knowledge has never been on the floor. 51977-2 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 2128

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2128	$3,025.00	RARE AND FINE ISFAHAN PRAYER RUG, SOUTH CENTRAL PERSIA. Second quarter 20th century. The central ivory medallion with dense polychrome vinery set within a wine red field with dense floral vinery all beneath a mihrab set within cafe au Lait spandrels wrought with dense vinery all within an ivory main border with a row of shaped cartouche each with a scenic design including a pair of exotic birds, antelopes, aquatic landscape with garden and veranda and floral bouquets. NOTE Knot count is approximately 575 per square inch (24 x 24). SIZE: 5′ x 7′ 3″. PROVENANCE: From a private single owner estate of Maine, USA and Paris, France. CONDITION: The rug is in very fine condition, fitted with a display rod. It has been hung in a darkened room for at least the last 50 years and to our knowledge has never been on the floor. 51977-2 (2,000-2,500) – Lot 2128 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE AND FINE ISFAHAN PRAYER RUG, SOUTH CENTRAL PERSIA.