Antique Tabriz silk carpet

Antique Tabriz silk carpet, Late 19th c., Northwest Persia, the cream ground covered by a light blue petal-form center medallion with alternating rust and light green pendants and light blue floral spandrels, the whole surrounded by a cream primary border of meandering vines and palmettes and four pairs of narrow decorative floral guard borders, approx. 122"l x 76"w

Provenance: A Private Collection: 710 Park Avenue, NYC; Christie's East, 19 Novenber 1985, [lot 72]
Condition Report: Fair, faded, overall tread wear, stains, loss of fringe **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.