No. 10979 – Tabriz Carpet “Hunting Dogs”, North-Western Iran. A finely hand-knotted figurative carpet featuring a naturalistic woodland hunting scene, distinguished by its artistic composition and warm autumnal colour palette.
Technical Details
- Origin: Tabriz (North-Western Iran)
- Dimensions: 85 × 62 cm
- Technique: Hand-knotted
- Knot Density: Approx. 490,000 knots/m² (50 Raj)
- Thickness: 8–9 mm
- Quality: Fine workmanship
- Dating: Circa 1990 (last quarter of the 20th century)
- Signature: None
- Condition: Good; pile, selvages and fringes intact and original. Not restored
Design & Decoration
This figurative carpet presents a naturalistic woodland composition featuring recurring motifs of trees, plants, and hunting dogs. The scene is enriched by carefully detailed elements that convey movement and narrative, highlighting the artistic quality of Tabriz weaving.
Field Decoration
The field is characterised by a woodland landscape rendered in warm autumn tones, with the well-executed figures of three hunting dogs forming the focal point of the composition.
Colours
Background: Light brown
Other colours (autumn tones): Yellow, pistachio green, forest green, golden beige, dark brown, orange, rust, light blue, grey, and black
Materials
Warp: Cotton
Weft: Cotton
Pile: High-quality natural wool
Provenance & Appraisal
Private Collection: Quarrata (Pistoia), Italy
Date of Appraisal: 15 November 2025
Estimated Value
The retail value is estimated between €2,500.00 and €3,000.00.
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Enquiries
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