Grand Bidjar - Lot 197

Grand Bidjar Iran Circa 1950–60 Dimensions: 270 x 153 cm Wool velour on a cotton backing Some oxidation and natural wear (evidence of age) Stain? Tobacco-colored field decorated with geometric floral sprigs framing a large, multi-lobed central medallion featuring polychrome star-shaped flowers Four ruby-colored spandrels with stylized floral motifs Main border in midnight blue featuring rows of floral bulbs shaped like stylized turtle shells, surrounded by geometrically stylized foliage and flowers Beautiful polychromy Bibliography: Edwin Gans-Ruedin (Understanding Carpets, The Beauty of Oriental Carpets, The Splendor of Persian Carpets), Andrew Middleton (A World Tour of Carpets).