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
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 ๐ญ๐ฐ
You can't only be a customer of Hadi Maktabi. While his main purpose is rug dealing, he starts with story telling and ends with history selling. That's what I call high-end art curating and closing it all with an entertaining friendship. George El Hani, CEO Levica, Lebanon ๐ฑ๐ง
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