an antique persian rug with an elephant design on a black background
Villefranche Enchères Riviera

205 - Mesched carpet (cotton warp and weft, wool pile), North-east…
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Estimate €400 - €600
Description
Mesched carpet (cotton warp and weft, wool pile), North-eastern Persia, circa 1930–1970. The carpet is adorned with a central polychrome, multi-lobed medallion, flanked by two pendants on a navy blue ground and decorated with the Herati motif. This motif consists of a rhombus formed of curved stems, enclosing a rosette and surmounted by a palmette at each apex; it is repeated endlessly, with four sickle-shaped leaves arranged side by side in each instance. This design adorned Herat carpets (from which it takes its name). The entire composition is set against a navy blue background. A wide pink border featuring a garland of flowers is framed by two counter-borders. 385 x 297 cm (Frayed on one side).
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About the sale CLASSIC & MODERN
Auction location
Auction time 07/23/2026 at 2:00 PM
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