A LONG SARAB RUNNER AZERBAIJAN, NORTH WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
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A LONG SARAB RUNNER
AZERBAIJAN, NORTH WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
Mostly full pile, corroded dark brown, localised repairs, reduced in length, overall good condition
19ft.1in. x 3ft.5in. (583cm. x 108cm.)
Literature:
Peter Bausback, Antike Orientteppiche, Braunshweig, 1978, pp.344-45
Further Details:
Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie's has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import certain non-carpet lots of this type into the USA. If you intend to use Christie's licence, please contact us for further information before you bid. Please note that buyers wishing to import Persian rugs or carpets into the USA will need to apply for their own OFAC licence for this activity.
Lot Essay:
This runner is one of a pair illustrated by Peter Bausback. The design at each end of the ivory lozenges within the field appear to be decorated with an abstract calligraphic design and the border is interrupted with small figural and animal motifs.
Details
A LONG SARAB RUNNER
AZERBAIJAN, NORTH WEST PERSIA, CIRCA 1880
Mostly full pile, corroded dark brown, localised repairs, reduced in length, overall good condition
19ft.1in. x 3ft.5in. (583cm. x 108cm.)
Literature:
Peter Bausback, Antike Orientteppiche, Braunshweig, 1978, pp.344-45
Further Details:
Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie's has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import certain non-carpet lots of this type into the USA. If you intend to use Christie's licence, please contact us for further information before you bid. Please note that buyers wishing to import Persian rugs or carpets into the USA will need to apply for their own OFAC licence for this activity.
Lot Essay:
This runner is one of a pair illustrated by Peter Bausback. The design at each end of the ivory lozenges within the field appear to be decorated with an abstract calligraphic design and the border is interrupted with small figural and animal motifs.
