an antique persian rug with a floral design on a white background
ALEXANDRE LANDRE - SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS

134 - TEHRAN (Persian) carpet, woven circa 1870–80.
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Estimate €7,000 - €10,000
Description
TEHRAN (Persian) carpet, woven circa 1870–80. Wool pile on a cotton ground. A magnificent, multi-lobed, ivory-coloured cruciform medallion, adorned with star motifs and floral scrolls featuring cherry-coloured leaves and a celadon-green centre, takes pride of place at the centre of a turquoise field featuring intricate, intertwining polychrome scrolls and volutes. Numerous birds have found refuge in this Garden of Eden. The two upper cherry-coloured spandrels, featuring arrow-shaped arabesques, are home to two immaculate doves holding a flowering branch in their beaks, whilst the lower spandrels are two-coloured and adorned with floral compositions. A wide ivory border featuring a garland of flowers in undulating spirals and zoomorphic creatures. Four counter-borders complete the frame: one in old gold, two in cherry red and another in turquoise, all four featuring garlands of small flowers. Extremely imposing and with sublime design. Rare. H_205 cm L_331 cm
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About the sale Collection of the Château de Villebourgeon & others
Auction location
Auction time 10/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
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