| *** | A large high quality hand knotted Persian Khorasan carpet, of unusual design and decoration, the large central shield shaped medallion decorated with standing and recumbent deer, the field ornately decorated with panels including lions of Ethiopia, scarab… | *** |  |
| *** | A hand knotted Persian Hosseinabad runner, the field decorated with intricate geometric arrangements. 812 x 82 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A finely hand knotted large Turkman carpet, decorated with a multitude of small gul motifs in diagonal lines, framed by multiple narrow borders. 350 x 250 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive semi-antique Northwest Iranian Heriz carpet, circa 1930, hand knotted wool pile on cotton weft and warp, decorated with a large central cruciform medallion patterned with geometric stylized florals on a black ground, surrounded by a… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare 19th century North-east Caucasian Kuba Seichour (Seychour) runner, decorated with five complex 'fan-bladed' medallions in polychrome on an indigo ground, framed by a madder rosette/latch-hook inner border and a 'Georgian' outer border. Hand knotted… | *** |  |
| *** | #A fine silk pile hand knotted Iranian Qum carpet, decorated with a sixteen-point central medallion surrounded by a field of floral islimi tendrils, framed by a main cartouche border. 300 x 200 cm. (Purchased from Silk Routes Artefacts and Carpets Ltd… | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive long runner, the field decorated with eight conjoined medallions in red, camel and black. 502 x 88 cm. Provenance: The estate of Max Cryer. | *** |  |
| *** | An impressive antique Persian Tabriz rug, the field decorated with a curvilinear trellis and floral design in deep rich tones of red/brown, blue and fawn on blue ground, triple border guards with repeating floral designs. 206 x 105 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Nain 'exhibition' carpet, hand knotted wool and silk pile, decorated with a hunting/garden scene. 150 x 231 cm. With certificate detailing purchase by the South African carpet dealer Ludwig (Ludy) Gosenhauser in Teheran in 1965 and sale the same… | *** |  |
| *** | An Iranian Meshed hand knotted carpet, decorated with a floral medallion on a field of foliate tendrils framed by a broad meander border. 350 x 245 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A superb old Qum hand knotted carpet, silk pile on silk weft and warp, the filed decorated with small lozenge geometric patterned motifs, in soft madder and old ivory tones. 140 x 192 cm. Purchased by our vendor in the 1970s in South Africa. | *** |  |
| *** | A very good quality semi-antique Iranian Feraghan carpet, hand knotted, closely cropped sculpted wool and silk pile on silk weft and warp. Herati pattern decorated. 236 x 140 cm. With certificate detailing purchase from the South African top rare carpet… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Turkoman carpet, the large central panel with numerous geometric medallions, multiple border guards, in red, crimson and white tones. 350 cm x 250 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine old Caucasian Shirvan kilim wide runner, slit weft weave, all wool, decorated with four medallions and multiple geometric borders. 305 x 190 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Michael Reed 'Kapa Terracotta' Dilana Limited Edition Rug, hand-tufted New Zealand wool. Signed, dated 1998 and inscribed 'No.1 of an edition of 20' to reverse. 225 x 135 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | ' Dilana Rug by Michael Reed ''Nikau Runner Doing the Heaphy', 1997, 3/20 signed and titled on reverse. 85 x 360 cm.Note: Born 1950 Reed studied at Ilam, gaining an MA in printmaking, his career developed subsequently in printmaking, mixed media and… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine quality semi antique hand knotted American Saruq rug, wool and silk pile on cotton, the field finely knotted with scrolling tendrils and florals including pairs of herons, hawks and peacocks, rich tones of claret red, indigo blue and turquoise… | *** |  |
| *** | A very large Iranian hand knotted Tabriz carpet The field decorated overall with geometric Herati pattern on a blue ground, framed by a broad border with similar motifs on a red ground, between narrower ivory guards. 450 x 3500 | *** |  |
| *** | A large Persian hand knotted carpet, the field decorated with floral motifs, palmettes and leafy tendrils on a blue ground. 265 x 392 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large fine Qum all silk carpet, the field with all-over curvilinear design, the central large medallion incorporating floral designs, the salmon pink/red field with further entwined floral tendrils, multiple border guards. Estimated 800 knots per/sq… | *** |  |
| *** | A large and fine quality Iranian Kashan carpet, the field decorated with lotus flowers and tendrils on a plum red ground, framed by a lotus meander border between narrow guards, signed in the border and attributed to the Sheikh Boorangi Factory. 350 cm x… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of 1920s American Saruk hand knotted wool on cotton rugs, the central medallion on a field of interlaced flowering branches, surrounded by a central band framed by two narrow guards. Ex. estate collection of a gentleman based in Iran 1940's as head… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Afghan hand knotted Bashiri carpet, (Northern Afghanistan, Kundoz Province), patterned with a complex geometric pattern on rich red ground. 300 x 200 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Turkoman rug, the field decorated with multiple geometric circular patterns, multiple border guards in traditional tones of bright red, black and ivory. 350 x 250 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine hand knotted Kashan carpet, the field festooned with flowering leafy tendrils on an ivory ground, the quadrants with conforming detail on a mushroom ground, multiple border guards with floral patterning. 285 x 193 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine antique Shirvan runner, hand knotted wool pile on wool weft and warp, decorated with six step-sided medallions framed by rosette and arrowhead patterned borders. c.1900. 308 x 133 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Afghan Chobi hand knotted carpet, 350 x 250 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A hand-knotted Khamyab rug, the field decorated with diamond forms and florals, multiple border guards with conforming patterns, dominant red tones. 350 x 250 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A very large antique Persian Kashan hand knotted carpet, with a large central medallion on a field faded to a deep salmon patterned with lotus flowers, framed by a walnut, old ivory and bleu-celeste toned border patterned with a lotus meander. Wool pile… | *** |  |
| *** | A large Chobi hand-knotted carpet, decorated with lotus flowers on a vibrant deep red ground and framed by a broad ivory border. 290 x 210 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A good old large hand knotted Tabriz carpet, diamond shaped expanding medallion, the main border guard with repeating florals. 400 cm x 300 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A notable antique Northwest Persian Sarab carpet, displaying attractive variation (abrash) to the terracotta vegetable dyed field, patterned to the centre with a pendanted central medallion outlined with serrated edges and decorated with herati pattern.… | *** |  |
| *** | A large antique Persian Kerman hand knotted carpet, the plain field attractively faded to soft madder, framed by old ivory and bleu celeste border patterned with roses. Wool pile on cotton weft and warp. Rebound edges and slight losses and small repairs… | *** |  |
| *** | A good antique Turkoman Beshir tribal rug, hand knotted fine wool pile on wool foundation, the field decorated with closely spaced palmette and rosette medallions, framed by geometric borders. c.1900. 320 x 161 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Turkish Meghri hand knotted carpet, wool pile on wool foundation, the field unusually decorated with two long panels, one patterned with latch-hook outlined medallions, the other with palmettes. 238 x 162 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A handknotted Gabbeh rug, designed by Hundertwasser with Pacific motifs to each corner, on aubergine toned ground, Hundertwasser cypher to one corner. 160 cm x 223 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Bukhara carpet, the central field decorated with repeating geometric motifs, multiple border guards, predominant tones of red and fawn. 350 x 250 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large hand knotted Persian Ahar Taban carpet, the field decorated with a large floral medallion to the centre with trailing flowers and vines, conforming decoration to each quadrant, multiple border guards also decorated with flowers and trailing vines,… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine hand knotted Bokhara rug, the field decorated with a central geometric panel containing various designs, geometric patterns to each quadrant, multiple border guards. 340 x 240 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A hand knotted Iranian Tabriz carpet, decorated with stylized geometric florals. 206 x 297 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Afghan Chobi hand knotted carpet, in old ivory, plum and faded cobalt tones. 292 x 260 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Rare late 19th century New Zealand wool work picture 'S.S. Te Kapu & Echo' by W. Coker, the two vessels possibly at the Wairoa river entrance with a whare on the far bank, worked in coloured wools, entitled and signed in wool, with original backing boards… | *** |  |
| *** | An Afghan Khamyab hand knotted runner, decorated with repeat floral medallions and geometric motifs. 60 x 77 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old hand knotted Bukhara rug, the field decorated with three rows of 13 guls interspersed by secondary motifs, framed by multiple borders of varying width and with serrated pattern guards at either end. All wool, close cropped pile. 181 x 120 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Afghan Khamyab hand knotted carpet, wool pile on cotton weft and warp. Decorated with large geometric medallions, deep red tones. 350 x 255 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Afghan Andkhoy hand knotted carpet, decorated with large medallions and secondary medallions on a rich red ground, framed by multiple borders. 360 x 250 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine quality semi-antique hand knotted American Saruq rug, wool and silk on cotton, the field finely knotted with scrolling tendrils and florals including pairs of herons, hawks and peacocks, rich tones of claret, indigo and turquoise dominate, the… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Azerbaijan runner, the field decorated with geometric medallions, multiple border guards, terracotta, turquoise, brown and ivory tones, 412 x 102 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Turkoman Yomud tribal carpet, the entire field decorated with kepse guls, framed by a geometric meander border, with geometric patterned guard panels at the ends. 320 x 193 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old Persian Heriz hand knotted carpet, considerably faded. 350 x 245 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large old good quality Persian Tekke Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with five rows of gul motifs, multiple narrow border guards with one wide central guard, typical colours of rich red, dark blue and ivory. 270 cm x 39 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique kilim, the field decorated with boteh, multiple border guards, rings to one end for hanging, some old repairs. 130 x 310 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Heriz hand knotted wool carpet, the field decorated with a large central medallion surrounded by small, patterned motifs, the quadrants with conforming decoration, multiple border guards with matching patterned motifs. 220 x 300 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Turkoman Tekke tribal carpet, fine hand knotted wool pile on wool foundation, decorated with 60 principal guls interspersed by secondary medallions, c.1910. 261 x 204 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive fine hand knotted Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with hundreds of small gul motifs and secondary cruciform motifs framed by multiple narrow guards. As new condition. 350 cm x 250 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An all silk Hereke carpet, with tree-of-life design, close-cropped high-density hand knotted pile, the ivory tone field decorated with a mirrored design of pairs of exotic birds perched on flowering trees, framed by a plum-coloured border decorated with… | *** |  |
| *** | A fine silk Qum rug, closely cropped pile on silk foundation, decorated with a star medallion on a field patterned with vases, rosettes and other geometric motifs, framed by a border with rosettes and palmettes; in tones of madder, indigo and old ivory.… | *** |  |
| *** | A good Iranian Isfahan rug from the Sarafian Carpet Workshop, dense wool pile on silk foundation, central 'bleu-du-roi' medallion framed by delicate Islimi tendrils on a plum ground framed by a palmette and boteh border, signed in Arabic in a cartouche… | *** |  |
| *** | A large hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi carpet, of typical design and decoration, colours of deep red and dark blue. 304 cm x 400 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi carpet, the field decorated with large medallions and scattered geometric floral designs, bordered by multiple narrow guards and borders in rich red and blue tones. 300 x 200 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Bokhara carpet, the field decorated with medallions and geometric forms, with multiple border guards, predominant tones of burgundy and blue. 300 cm x 200 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A very large Iranian Kerman hand knotted carpet the entire field decorated with lotus flowers, leaves and floral tendrils, in pale tones, framed by a wide border patterned with reciprocal crenels decorated with similar elements to the field. Wool pile on… | *** |  |
| *** | A Tabriz hand knotted carpet, decorated with stylized floral designs within a lozenge shaped field framed by a meander border. 340 x 245 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine hand knotted Bashiri carpet, decorated with a trellis of stylised florals framed by multiple borders. 300 x 200 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Chobi carpet, the field decorated with flowering vines on a red ground, multiple border guards with conforming decoration. 310 x 250 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An Iranian hand knotted Tabriz carpet, decorated with a central medallion on a floral field, framed by a meander border. 290 x 200 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Persian hand knotted carpet, curvilinear flowering tendril design in pale tones. One lighter area and minor signs of wear. 350 x 255 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Bashiri hand knotted carpet, decorated with small geometric motifs in rich red and dark indigo tones, outlined by reciprocal castellated borders. 290 x 200 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large antique Afghan Turkoman hand knotted carpet, wool on wool, natural dyed with madder and indigo, patterned with twelve large 'elephant's foot' gul motifs framed by multiple borders. 430 x 260 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug, decorated with floral motifs on a deep red ground, with blue borders. 320 x 206 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | An all-silk hand knotted Qum rug, decorated with scalloped outlined dark teal field patterned with flowers, framed by floral quadrants and borders in olive and rose tones. 184 x 125 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Indo-Persian Kerman design hand knotted carpet, wool pile on cotton foundation, decorated with lotus flowers and palmettes issuing from vases, in soft colours on an old ivory tone ground, framed by a meander border of the same elements. 311 x 243 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Luri tribal carpet, with pleasantly faded tones. The entire field divided into fifty square panels, each with geometric motifs, animals, floral and architectural stylised elements. Framed by a geometric border. 269 x 186 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A replica Aubusson hand woven tapestry, depicting an allegorical scene, with figures accompanied by cherubs in a verdure landscape. 184 cm x 146 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An old hand knotted Turkoman carpet. decorated in traditional motifs in predominant red and black. 204 x 300 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Afghan Andkhoi hand knotted carpet. 30 x 200 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Afghan Turkman hand knotted carpet, decorated with geometric medallions on a red ground. 300 x 200 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi carpet, with conjoined geometric floral pattern to the field. 300 x 200 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A long Afghan Khamyab hand knotted runner decorated with repeat floral medallions and geometric motifs. 600 x 75 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large Afghan Andkhoi carpet, decorated with six snowflake medallions and other geometric motifs. 300 x 200 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A hand knotted Bashiri rug, the field decorated with guls on a red ground, multiple border guards. 300 x 200 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Iranian hand knotted Kashan carpet, wool pile on cotton foundation. 200 x 300 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine hand knotted Afghan Andkhoi carpet, the field decorated medallions and scattered geometric floral designs, bordered by multiple narrow guards and borders in rich tones. 310 x 200 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Iranian Saruk hand knotted carpet, decorated with a central medallion on a field of islimi tendrils, framed by a lotus meander border. 378 x 283 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An Aubusson tapestry, ornate central floral medallion surrounded by floral wreath, conforming floral decoration to the quadrants, the top and base. Pink, blue and caramel on a mushroom ground, lined. 170 x 270 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A very large Persian style machine knotted woollen carpet, 425 x 351 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A hand knotted wool pile Kazak rug, decorated with geometric motifs on a soft blue ground. 220 x 155 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A good hand knotted tribal Kazak carpet 25 x 177 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique hand knotted Caucasian broad runner, 28 x 143 cm, decorated with three conjoined geometric medallions. | *** |  |
| *** | An Afghan Khamyab long runner, finely hand knotted, geometric patterned 600 x 81 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Persian Shiraz hand knotted carpet, predominantly soft brick red, decorated with three conjoined medallions, scattered bird motifs and rosettes. 250 x 165 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A fine Kashan carpet, the field decorated with flowering vines surrounding a central medallion, the quadrants with conforming decoration, multiple border guards. 345 cm x 245 cm | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Bidjar rug, the field decorated with a miniature rug to the centre of multiple floral motifs, multiple border guards, terracotta, blue, red, indigo and ivory tones, 156 x 188 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Kazak carpet, the field decorated with repeating geometric and floral medallions with multiple border guards of conforming patterns. 300 x 250 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A large and impressive fine hand knotted Turkoman carpet, the field decorated with small gul motifs and secondary cruciform motifs framed by multiple narrow guards. As new condition. 300 x 200 cm. | *** |  |
| *** | A large Qashqai hand knotted carpet, with lustrous wool pile on wool foundation. Decorated with three medallions. 300 x 210 cm. | *** |  |