Lot No. 193


Ferahan, Iran, c. 185 x 130 cm,


Ferahan, Iran, c. 185 x 130 cm, - Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries

Iran, c. 185 x 130 cm, 19th century. An exceptional medallion rug with a camel hair central field. The upper border features a white cartouche with the inscription: "Farmayesh-e hazrat-e sadr a'zam 1311". According to this, this important commissioned work was manufactured in 1894 for Mirza Ali Asghar (1858- 1907), who was Prime Minister under three Qajar rulers. Manufactured with lazy lines visible on the back of the carpet and c. 500,000 knots/sqm, in good condition. (VP)

Specialist: Vincent Pillinger Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314

vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at

11.10.2022 - 16:36

Starting bid:
EUR 3,000.-

Ferahan, Iran, c. 185 x 130 cm,


Iran, c. 185 x 130 cm, 19th century. An exceptional medallion rug with a camel hair central field. The upper border features a white cartouche with the inscription: "Farmayesh-e hazrat-e sadr a'zam 1311". According to this, this important commissioned work was manufactured in 1894 for Mirza Ali Asghar (1858- 1907), who was Prime Minister under three Qajar rulers. Manufactured with lazy lines visible on the back of the carpet and c. 500,000 knots/sqm, in good condition. (VP)

Specialist: Vincent Pillinger Vincent Pillinger
+43-1-515 60-314

vincent.pillinger@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries
Auction type: Online auction
Date: 11.10.2022 - 16:36
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 5.10. - 11.10. 2022

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