SIGNED M. AKBAROFF, CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1950

Details

AN ISFAHAN CARPET
SIGNED M. AKBAROFF, CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1950
Finely woven on a silk foundation, full pile throughout, overall excellent condition
10ft.2in. x 6ft.7in. (311cm. x 206cm.)

Engraved

The inscription cartouche in the lower kilim: 'IRAN ISFAHAN M. AKBAROFF'
Calligraphic palmettes in the four corners of the field, possibly with mistakes: tarh-e (?) Haji 'Abbas-e Karbasiyun, 'Design of Haji 'Abbas Karbasiyun'

Further details

Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie’s has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import certain non-carpet lots of this type into the USA. If you intend to use Christie’s licence, please contact us for further information before you bid. Please note that buyers wishing to import Persian rugs or carpets into the USA will need to apply for their own OFAC licence for this activity.

Sale room notice

Please note that this carpet is woven with a fine wool pile on a silk foundation and is not a full silk carpet, as stated in the printed catalogue

Conditions of sale

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Lot Essay

The knot count measures approximately 9V x 10H per cm. sq.

Relatively little is known about the weaver, Mahmoud Akbaroff from Isfahan. From the signed pieces with which we are familiar, we can see that he produced finely executed carpets of a high knot density but on a very limited production which has meant that very few of his works are seen on the market. A pair of Isfahan carpets signed by Akbaroff, sold at Bonhams, London, 7 October 2014, lot 259.

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