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102 - An exceptional, large, very fine and antique Senneh North-we…
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Estimate €4,000 - €5,000
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An exceptional, large, very fine and antique Senneh North-west Persia Late 19th century Dimensions? Wool pile on a cotton backing In a remarkable state of preservation Beautifully fine Density approx. 9,000 knots per dm². Beautifully fresh colours. Senneh carpets are considered to be among the finest carpets. Ivory field decorated with rows of botehs ending in bird’s beaks, geometrically stylised in polychrome and inlaid with small seeds (a symbol of fertility, genesis and representative of life) in the form of a very delicately drawn stylised mosaic. Triple borders, the main one being ruby-coloured and decorated with rows of floral bulb motifs in the form of stylised, multicoloured tortoise shells. Bibliography: Edwin Gans – Ruedin (Understanding Carpets, The Splendour of Persian Carpets, The Beauty of Oriental Carpets), Fabio Formenton, Enza Milanesi, Andrew Middleton (A World Tour of Carpets) Expert: Frank Kassapian – Expert: KASSAPIAN Frank
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About the sale The Apartments of the 7th Arrondissement #11
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
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