Number SOLD
Type Village
Material Wool
Style Medallion
Origin Serapi
Size 243 x 184
Age Dated 1313 Hijri (1895-6)
Inscribed ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐๐ฎ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐ผ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐ข๐๐ฃ 1313
ูุฑู
ุงูุด ู
ูุฑุฒุง ุตุงูุญ ุฎุงู ุงู
ูุฑ ุชูู
ุงู ูกูฃูกูฃ
Perfect condition
Museum quality
Mirza Saleh Khan was one of the leading Qajar dignitaries and politicians of his day, who also was one of the most influential figures in the rise of the social status of Persian carpets. He was one of the earliest benefactors and sponsors of the fabled Mohtasham workshop of Kashan, his name appearing as the commissioner of a couple of surviving signed masterpieces by Mohtasham himself.
Prior to that, during his tenure as governor of South Azerbaijan, based in Tabriz, he became one of the first Qajar leaders to spot the dramatic potential of the weaving villages of Heriz and Bakhshayesh where this stunning artwork was created on his explicit order. I also have in my private collection a remarkable Hajji Jalili Tabriz made for him as well as a very rare Qazvini rug he ordered while serving as that areaโs governor subsequently.
In this marvellous and frankly unique Serapi, we are immediately impressed by the uncommon proportions and the incredible balancing of negative to positive space. The rhomboid medallion and scrolling vinery border suggest this may well be a Bakhshayesh. The natural dyes are outstanding, especially the turquoise of the border and the brilliant madder red of the field.
A true work of art and an unparalleled beauty. The ultimate rare exclusive luxury.
Jโai fait la connaissance de Hadi lors de la prรฉparation de lโexposition ยซ LโEmpire des roses, chefs-dโลuvre de lโart persan du 19รจme siรจcle ยป qui a eu lieu au Louvre-Lens en 2018 et ร laquelle il a participรฉ par le prรชt de tapis exceptionnels. Jโavais alors รฉtรฉ impressionnรฉe par ses connaissances et sa passion pour les tapis orientaux. Cette rencontre a marquรฉ le dรฉbut dโune collaboration riche et fructueuse. Elle a notamment permis au musรฉe du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac de voir ses collections iraniennes sโenrichir de plusieurs tapis et tentures dont certains nโont pas leur รฉquivalent dans les musรฉes occidentaux. Ce que jโapprรฉcie chez Hadi ? Cโest son professionnalisme, son dynamisme et lโengouement quโil a pour son mรฉtier ! Hana Chidiac, Curator of the Middle East Department at the Musee Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Paris, France ๐ซ๐ท
Acquiring a piece from my dear friend Hadi is truly a journey. We start that journey with a lesson and detailed background on any piece that is of interest. After a thorough discussion regarding the chosen piece or should I say marvel, since Hadi's pieces are truly marvels, Hadi guides us into why he would advise us to acquire it or go for another of his marvels that would suit us more than the one initially chosen. This sincere advice always makes us feel that we are generously taken care of by Hadi. The learning process and honesty in guidance make us go back only to Hadi whenever we are looking for our next beautiful piece for our homes. All I can say is thank you Hadi for your impeccable guidance and service. Abdullah Al-Awadhi, Kuwait ๐ฐ๐ผ
I must say this one of the most enriching carpet purchase experiences I ever had. This was not a mere transaction but more an experience about art and history. Dr Maktabi's experience and knowledge in this space is second to none. Highly recommended! R.A., Doha, Qatar
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