893/​286

A signed oversize Nain palace carpet, Persia. A classical medallion design on a red field surrounded by a wide main border on an ivory field. Made on special order. Second half 20th century. 1137×782 cm.

Provenance: A Danish manor house. According to tradition, the carpet was woven for and used at the reception held by Muhammed Reza Shahan Shah in Persepolis (Iran) in 1971 to celebrate the 2500 year anniversary of the Persian Empire (from Cyrus the Great, 558–530 BC, and up to the Pahlavi dynasty led by King Muhammed Reza Shahan Shan, 1925–1979). It took 12 knotters several years to complete this 89 sqm masterpiece.

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: carpets@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Furniture, carpets & varia, 26 February 2020

Category

Carpets & Rugs

Estimate

60,000–80,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

45,000 DKK