Number SOLD
Type Workshop
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Heriz
Size 440 x 365
Age 1320 (1902)
You're looking at one of the rare world class items that have their own inbuilt certificate of authenticity. Such artworks are vital for me and other scholars in order to determine the historical progression of style and and technique. The carpet is gorgeous enough as it is, with its pastel tones all the way from the brick field to the ivory spandrels and the light green border. Just see the beauty in that wide border! However it also stands out for the 4 inscriptions it has around its medallion. Each one says the carpet was woven by a young lady called Golshīn in the workshop of Amanullah in Heriz in the year 1320 (1902). This is one of a handful of moments across antique carpet history whereby we can identify both the weaver and workshop owner. And the year of production. All at once. This also tells us a great deal about how and where these carpets were made. Magic.
As a carpet collector of 30 years, I have noticed a decline in the amount of truly unique and high quality carpets on the market. I have also noted a decline in the knowledge of merchants, generally. Hadi Maktabi stands against this trend as a both a curator for and an educator of his clients. His offerings are well-researched, museum quality carpets that are both singular and expertly chosen. In dealing with Hadi, I have experienced excellent communication, a high standard of service and extremely pleasant interactions. Warren D., Hong Kong 🇭🇰
J’ai fait la connaissance de Hadi lors de la préparation de l’exposition « L’Empire des roses, chefs-d’œuvre de l’art persan du 19ème siècle » qui a eu lieu au Louvre-Lens en 2018 et à laquelle il a participé par le prêt de tapis exceptionnels. J’avais alors été impressionnée par ses connaissances et sa passion pour les tapis orientaux. Cette rencontre a marqué le début d’une collaboration riche et fructueuse. Elle a notamment permis au musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac de voir ses collections iraniennes s’enrichir de plusieurs tapis et tentures dont certains n’ont pas leur équivalent dans les musées occidentaux. Ce que j’apprécie chez Hadi ? C’est son professionnalisme, son dynamisme et l’engouement qu’il a pour son métier ! Hana Chidiac, Curator of the Middle East Department at the Musee Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Paris, France 🇫🇷
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