114: A VERY FINE SOUTHWEST PERSIAN RUG WITH BIRDS CIRCA 1890

An outstanding example with lustrous wool displaying exceptional jewel tones, the dark blue field with all-over offset columns of polychrome birds or chickens supported by plants and scattered flower heads enclosed by a red border with continuous palmettes linked by curvilinear vines issuing flower heads and leaves, great supple fabric-like handle, an exceptional 19th century weaving.
Measures 80 x 49 inches.
Very good condition. Clean and odor free with intact though lightly worn edges, checkerboard ends close in some areas and with a very few missing rows in others, two 3 to 4 inch lines of wear proper right side where the weaving laid with a fold that became worn in a straight, very narrow line, no damage, repair or stain.
Provenance: Phil Martin Estate. Phil's interest in Persian and Caucasian weavings began in the 1980's when he met Michael Grogan, who was still with Sotheby's at the time.
$4,000 - $6,000