Antique Persian Serapi rug

Persian, circa 1880, 11'x13'10"

Wool pile, cotton foundation

Very good condition, low even pile, wonderfully well-preserved for its age

$24,995, appraised at $92,550 by rug dealer (below)

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A bold central medallion, highlighted by a deep indigo background, anchors a gorgeous earthy brick-red field strewn with lovely "naive" drawings of stems, leaves and flowers. A stepped outline of the red field gives way to matching bright ivory spandrels and indigo small segments mirroring the central medallion in the four corners. The rug is framed by a beautiful border of primitive design. A stunning, century and a half old piece, distinguished among Serapi rugs.