Christies ‘Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Oriental Rugs and Carpets’ 31 March 2022. Lot 173. A SAFAVID KHORASSAN GALLERY CARPET, NORTH EAST PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY. Natural corrosion to crimson and dark brown, with associated extensive repiling, localised repairs, selvages rebound. 24ft.6in. x 10ft.1in. (748cm. x 309cm.). Estimate GBP 30,000 – GBP 40,000. Price realised GBP 50,400.Sothebys Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs & Carpets 10 June 2020. Lot 282. A KHORASAN CARPET FRAGMENT, EAST PERSIA 17th century, approximately 249 by 112 cm. Condition Report: Of fabulous scale and colour, but looks as if it would benefit from a thorough clean. Pile generally a good 4 mm, with oxidisation to dark reds and some harp stringing esp in these areas. The border section is pieced onto the main field; the nap of the main fragment runs downwards from the border whilst the border section is originally from the side of the carpet and the nap runs from right to left. All edges with later overlocking. Additional photographs are available from the department on request. Estimate 30,000 – 50,000 GBP. Lot Sold 35,000 GBP.
