ANTIQUE EUROPEAN / CAUCASIAN ORIENTAL-STYLE ROOM-SIZE CARPET

ANTIQUE EUROPEAN / CAUCASIAN ORIENTAL-STYLE ROOM-SIZE CARPET, featuring a floral design on black ground with center medallion and border with scrolling foliate designs. Cotton wefts, with wool pile and warps. Later linen backing. European / Caucasian. Fourth quarter 18th/first quarter 19th century. 15' 6" x 10' 3".
Catalogue Note: The Colonial Williamsburg file for this rug notes, "Mr. Beshir once called this rug a CAUCASIAN KARABAHR."
Provenance:

Property deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA. All proceeds to benefit the collection acquisition fund.
Condition Report: Fair condition with moderate to heavy wear and fading, several small holes at one end and scattered minor repairs, and color fading.