Lot Essay
The knot count measures approximately 7V x 7H knots per cm. sq.
A related silk Fereghan rug bearing this weaver's inscription was sold in these Rooms, 7 October 2010, lot 144.
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SULTANS OF SILK: THE GEORGE FARROW COLLECTION
A SILK FEREGHAN CARPET
WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
Details
A SILK FEREGHAN CARPET
WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
Good pile throughout, original purple silk selvages, surface dirt and some sun fade
10ft.7in. x 6ft.10in. (322cm. x 208cm.)
WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
Good pile throughout, original purple silk selvages, surface dirt and some sun fade
10ft.7in. x 6ft.10in. (322cm. x 208cm.)
Provenance
With C. John Rare Rugs Ltd., London, 1987
George Farrow, personal catalogue, 1993
George Farrow, personal catalogue, 1993
Engraved
The top of the carpet is inscribed farmayesh Isma'il va aba yahudi, 'the work of Isma'il and his [Jewish?] ancestors'
Further Details
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The knot count measures approximately 7V x 7H knots per cm. sq.
A related silk Fereghan rug bearing this weaver's inscription was sold in these Rooms, 7 October 2010, lot 144.