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Important and original BIDJAR carpet (Persia),...

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Important and original BIDJAR carpet (Persia), late 19th century Dimensions : 464 x 312cm. Technical features : Wool velvet on cotton backing. A ruby field, highlighted with lacework, supports a cluster of large multicolored medallions, with figural plant frames and naive "illustrated" subjects. Two Prussian blue counter-borders, with garlands of stylized florets, frame the main salmon-colored border with a succession of interlacing polychrome plant branches forming small bouquets. A magnificent, vivid palette. Bibliography : - Le tour du monde des tapis by Andrew MIDDLETON pages 87, 88 - Carpets by R. BECHIRIAN page 101 - Le grand guide du tapis by J. ANQUETIL pages 110, 111