1825/​9072

A signed Tabriz Benlian carpet, Persia. A highly decorative all over design of large palmettes and leafs on a red field. Lower left corner of inner minor border with the classical Benlian signature monogram. C. 1930. 406×304 cm. BEMÆRK: EFTERSYNET SLUTTER MANDAG 18 JUNI kl. 10.30 PLEASE NOTE: THE PREVIEW ENDS MONDAY 18 JUNE 10.30 AM

The carpet has been in the same family since it was purchased as new in c. 1930. The Benlian workshop manufactured carpets for the European market in the city of Tabriz during the first half of the 20th century. Edward E. Benlian was a London carpet dealer of Armenian descent who maximized his ties to the thriving Armenian community of Tabriz at the beginning of the last century to produce some of the best quality and most sought after Persian carpets of the era. The Benlian designers successfully reinterpreted the classical carpet designs of 16th and 17th century Safavid Persia.

Condition

The carpet appears complete and original. Original edges, no visible repairs besides securing of ends. Good pile at border area, some wear along edges and partly wear at the centre with visible foundation(see images).

Auction

Selected – Furniture, clocks and carpets, 18 June 2018

Category

Carpets & Rugs

Estimate

18,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

18,000 DKK  

13 bids

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