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Lot Essay
The knot count measures approximately 9V x 8H per sq. cm.
The city of Heriz is one of the most renowned weaving centers in Persia. Located close to Tabriz it was a major commercial center during the 19th century and became one of the leading carpet producing cities responsible for manufacturing carpets for both the domestic and western markets. Among the rarest and most spectacular of all Qajar weavings produced there were the large silk carpets. Woven as specific commissions, they were one of the most explicit ways of displaying wealth and status.
The design of the present carpet is masterfully executed with an elaborate lattice of flowering vine that sweeps across the field decorated with perching birds, spring flowers and decorative boteh. The border, flanked by multiple decorative guard stripes, is highly complex and is particularly impressive when executed on such a grand scale. While large-sized silk carpets are rare and are not frequently seen on the market, a Heriz silk carpet of Garrus design, formerly in the collection of Abdi Roubeni, of smaller size but comparable condition to the present lot, sold in these Rooms, London, 7 October 2010, 47, while another of even greater size but more worn condition sold in these Rooms, 2 October 2012, lot 100.
The city of Heriz is one of the most renowned weaving centers in Persia. Located close to Tabriz it was a major commercial center during the 19th century and became one of the leading carpet producing cities responsible for manufacturing carpets for both the domestic and western markets. Among the rarest and most spectacular of all Qajar weavings produced there were the large silk carpets. Woven as specific commissions, they were one of the most explicit ways of displaying wealth and status.
The design of the present carpet is masterfully executed with an elaborate lattice of flowering vine that sweeps across the field decorated with perching birds, spring flowers and decorative boteh. The border, flanked by multiple decorative guard stripes, is highly complex and is particularly impressive when executed on such a grand scale. While large-sized silk carpets are rare and are not frequently seen on the market, a Heriz silk carpet of Garrus design, formerly in the collection of Abdi Roubeni, of smaller size but comparable condition to the present lot, sold in these Rooms, London, 7 October 2010, 47, while another of even greater size but more worn condition sold in these Rooms, 2 October 2012, lot 100.