NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1880

Details

AN AGRA RUG
NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1880
7 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. (239 x 159 cm.)

Provenance

A Town House in Mayfair; sold Christie's, London, 20 November 2008, lot 665.
Previously acquired from C. John, London.

Special notice

This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.

Conditions of sale

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Lot Essay

This remarkably preserved rug showcases the exceptional weaving of Agra carpets of the nineteenth century. The rich ruby-red field and overall lattice design are comparable to a larger Agra carpet sold Christie's, London, 7 December 2018, lot 517. While Agra carpets are more commonly associated with large, imposing proportions, our example is particularly unusual for its small format which would suit a number of interiors.

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