301: A RARE DESIRABLE 18C NW PERSIAN GARDEN CARPET FRAGMENT

The wool on cotton example of a 'Garden' carpet defined by the pattern format with columns of rectangular reserves enclosing flora forms, this rug is one of only a handful known and published in this design which is based on a Persian tradition dating back to the early 17th Century. The blue paneled field with six columns of rectangular reserves displays a variety of plants, each framed by an ivory border enclosing continuous red meandering dart vines and is likely from a larger carpet. It now is framed by an added red border enclosing continuous rosettes and diagonally orientated palmettes, linked by angular vines issuing sets of leaves of Caucasian origin, not original to the Garden carpet field. The Garden carpet fragment is consistent with Azerbaijan origin and presents a particularly good example of the genre with its fine drawing, execution and saturated colors.
Measures 77 x 53 inches.
Very good condition, noting wear and the replacement border.
$4,000 - $8,000