NORTH EAST PERSIA, CIRCA 1940

The knot count measures approximately 12V x 12H per cm. sq.

Although the present carpet does not bear a signature, the quality of both the materials used and the masterful execution of the carpet, suggest that this is the work of Abbas-Qoli Saber (1911-1977), perhaps the most renowned and prolific of all the Meshed carpet weavers of twentieth century. Saber learnt his trade in the workshop of Ali Amogli who became the favoured weaver of Reza Shah Pahlavi whose carpets can still be seen in some of the former shah's palaces. Saber continued in a similar style contrasting small amounts of jewel-like colours on dark blue and red grounds. One of the finest of his pieces sold in these Rooms, 5 April 2011, lot 250 where the knot count reached 18H x 14V per cm. sq.