A PART-SILK ISFAHAN PRAYER RUG ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHURESHI, CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1930
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A PART-SILK ISFAHAN PRAYER RUG
ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHURESHI, CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1930
The ivory ground woven in silk, overall excellent condition
6ft.7in. x 4ft.7in. (206cm. x 145cm.)
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:
The knot count measures approximately 11V x 10H per cm. sq.
Master Abd al-Rahim Shoureshi (1876-1932), was a master weaver who is regarded by many as one of the finest Isfahani rug weavers in the early 20th century. Born in 1869 he established a rug weaving workshop in Isfahan that produced some of Iran's finest pieces and became recognised by the Shah of Iran. Although much of his work remained unsigned, his artistic flare and fine attention to detail became trademark characteristics of his work before he passed away in 1930. His son, Abbas, was an equally skilled weaver and a master of traditional dyeing techniques who worked very closely with Haj Agha Reza Seirafian. Many of their designs were drawn by the famous Qajar artist Ahmad Archang (d.1990) who, in turn, had been strongly influenced by his mentor Mirza Agha Emami. A rug of similar quality and clearly produced by the same hand, was sold in these Rooms, 8 April 2014, lot 64 and another more recently on 30 October 2025, lot 170.
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A PART-SILK ISFAHAN PRAYER RUG
ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHURESHI, CENTRAL PERSIA, CIRCA 1930
The ivory ground woven in silk, overall excellent condition
6ft.7in. x 4ft.7in. (206cm. x 145cm.)
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:
The knot count measures approximately 11V x 10H per cm. sq.
Master Abd al-Rahim Shoureshi (1876-1932), was a master weaver who is regarded by many as one of the finest Isfahani rug weavers in the early 20th century. Born in 1869 he established a rug weaving workshop in Isfahan that produced some of Iran's finest pieces and became recognised by the Shah of Iran. Although much of his work remained unsigned, his artistic flare and fine attention to detail became trademark characteristics of his work before he passed away in 1930. His son, Abbas, was an equally skilled weaver and a master of traditional dyeing techniques who worked very closely with Haj Agha Reza Seirafian. Many of their designs were drawn by the famous Qajar artist Ahmad Archang (d.1990) who, in turn, had been strongly influenced by his mentor Mirza Agha Emami. A rug of similar quality and clearly produced by the same hand, was sold in these Rooms, 8 April 2014, lot 64 and another more recently on 30 October 2025, lot 170.
