Number 1717
Material Wool
Style Pictorial
Type Tribal
Origin Bakhshayesh
Size 129 x 88
Age 1830
Artistic genius & historical charm combine in this unique Azeri Bakhshayesh tribal family rug. A tribal masterpiece originally published by the eminent German dealer Herrmann almost 50 years ago, this raw beauty is full of charm. It is one of the few and very desirable small format Bakhshayesh rugs with plain outer strips. The undyed field creates harmony and abstraction. Six human figures and a dozen birds (peacocks?) are depicted in a sincere way lacking any symmetry
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In a highly unconventional size, with startling undyed wool field with plain outer border; this is a sweet family album. 6 human figures representing the weaver and 5 others of her family clan. 12 peacocks with dramatic symbolism (12 for the 12 imams and 12 zodiac signs etc; 6 being a numerically perfect number, one of five such under a billion).
This gem of a carpet boasts tremendous provenance. It was with the German dealer E. Hermann in the 1970s and then sold to a Bavarian collector who flipped it via another German dealer to a Berlin collector from whom I acquired it. Distinguished provenance and unparalleled charm. One of my most delightful and collectible tribal masterpieces.
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To me personally there is no surprise, event or frankly anything that gets me more excited than the purchase of a treasured piece of understated artwork such as that of a proper vintage/antique carpet. The sourcing, grading and authentication of these pieces is no small task but is of the highest importance. Through the respected dealer Hadi Maktabi all that is guaranteed, and rest assured the one thing I can guarantee personally as a client is a first class service from the initial selection process till it gets delivered right to your door step. It was an undeniably special experience, with hundreds of carpets to choose from, will definitely be visiting again. Thank you dear Hadi. Habeeb Al Monawer, Kuwait ๐ฐ๐ผ
Hadi Maktabi and his staff provide comprehensive and thoughtful services to collectors and textile buyers worldwide. His knowledge of antique oriental rugs and textiles, including many fine offerings from the Levant, is unsurpassed. We have been loyal customers for over five years and have visited his Beirut premises. He has worked with us upon several occasions to select the exact Ottoman and Levantine pieces we wanted for our collection. You can be sure of quality and honesty when dealing with Hadi. Penelope and Timothy Hays, Just In From The East Collection, Florida ๐บ๐ธ
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