A Persian Tabriz Hand-Knotted Medallion Carpet
Lot 195
A Persian Tabriz Hand-Knotted Medallion Carpet (Early to Mid-20th Century)
Wool pile on cotton foundation
Description:A Persian Tabriz hand-knotted wool carpet, featuring a prominent multi-lobed floral medallion centered within an expansive ivory field densely woven with trailing palmettes, scrolling foliage, and delicate floral sprays, enclosed by structured multi-layered borders decorated with repeating herati and vine motifs, 18 ft 10 in x 11 ft 9 1/2 in
Provenance:From a Private Park Avenue Collection
Condition
Good condition overall; uniform low pile with generalized softening and minor traffic wear down the central vertical axis, complete fringes with slight unevenness to the end bindings, and asymmetric sun-fading localized to one side resulting in muted color degradation to the borders and field consistent with historic placement near a natural light source If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request more photos, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. To ensure prompt assistance, we recommend reaching out at least 24 hours before the auction by calling 212-353-2277 or emailing us at admin@capsuleauctions.com. Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
Lot 195
A Persian Tabriz Hand-Knotted Medallion Carpet (Early to Mid-20th Century)
Wool pile on cotton foundation
Description:A Persian Tabriz hand-knotted wool carpet, featuring a prominent multi-lobed floral medallion centered within an expansive ivory field densely woven with trailing palmettes, scrolling foliage, and delicate floral sprays, enclosed by structured multi-layered borders decorated with repeating herati and vine motifs, 18 ft 10 in x 11 ft 9 1/2 in
Provenance:From a Private Park Avenue Collection
Condition
Good condition overall; uniform low pile with generalized softening and minor traffic wear down the central vertical axis, complete fringes with slight unevenness to the end bindings, and asymmetric sun-fading localized to one side resulting in muted color degradation to the borders and field consistent with historic placement near a natural light source If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request more photos, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. To ensure prompt assistance, we recommend reaching out at least 24 hours before the auction by calling 212-353-2277 or emailing us at admin@capsuleauctions.com. Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
