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Late 20th century. A superb pure silk carpet of impressive size, knotting quality and aesthetic perfection. On closer inspection, abstract animal forms can be discerned in the exceptionally accomplished design repertoire, as in traditional Oriental models. Manufactured with an impressively fine c. 1,200,000 knots/sqm. Very good condition. Signed: "Ghom Mirmehdi".

Completed Auction

Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries

Dorotheum

Date

2026-09-29

Location

Vienna | Palais Dorotheum

Category

fine art or collectable

Lots

232

Featured Work

Late 20th century. A superb pure silk carpet of impressive size, knotting quality and aesthetic perfection. On closer inspection, abstract animal forms can be discerned in the exceptionally accomplished design repertoire, as in traditional Oriental models. Manufactured with an impressively fine c. 1,200,000 knots/sqm. Very good condition. Signed: "Ghom Mirmehdi".

Ghom Extra Fine Silk, Iran, c. 291 x 195 cm,

Lot: 127

Estimate: EUR 8,500

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Selected Works from the Sale

First half of the 20th century. The colour scheme of this exceptionally fine old knotted carpet with a central motif is extravagant. Its quality and knotting structure, with c. 1,200,000 knots/sqm on a cotton warp, are outstanding. Slightly shortened pile in places, good condition.

Isfahan, Iran, c. 286 x 196 cm,

First half of the 20th century. The colour scheme of this exceptionally fine old knotted carpet with a central motif is extravagant. Its quality and knotting structure, with c. 1,200,000 knots/sqm on a cotton warp, are outstanding. Slightly shortened pile in places, good condition.

Estimate EUR 3,600

Lot 138

1930. A salmon-pink oversize carpet with floral bouquets from the production for the US market in the early 20th century. Deep pile, good condition.

Saruk, Iran, c. 573 x 370 cm,

1930. A salmon-pink oversize carpet with floral bouquets from the production for the US market in the early 20th century. Deep pile, good condition.

Estimate EUR 3,800

Lot 83

1910. A salon carpet manufactured in English sheep's wool on a cotton warp, in pale salmon tones. The floral design is distinguished by its spacious composition. The dark blue border enhances the visual impact of the richly detailed work. Good condition, deep pile.

Kashan Manchester, Iran, c. 362 x 255 cm,

1910. A salon carpet manufactured in English sheep's wool on a cotton warp, in pale salmon tones. The floral design is distinguished by its spacious composition. The dark blue border enhances the visual impact of the richly detailed work. Good condition, deep pile.

Estimate EUR 4,800

Lot 181

1940. A fine Nain from the central Persian village of Tudesgh in a classic colour scheme, with an implied central motif in the form of a floral garland. Particularly finely manufactured with c. 1,000,000 knots/sqm. Very good condition.

Nain Tudesgh, Iran, c. 280 x 160 cm,

1940. A fine Nain from the central Persian village of Tudesgh in a classic colour scheme, with an implied central motif in the form of a floral garland. Particularly finely manufactured with c. 1,000,000 knots/sqm. Very good condition.

Estimate EUR 3,800

Lot 196

First half of the 20th century. An elegant old oversize salon carpet with spiral tendrils and large flowers around a central motif. Minor signs of use, good condition, deep pile.

Tehran, Iran, c. 512 x 358 cm,

First half of the 20th century. An elegant old oversize salon carpet with spiral tendrils and large flowers around a central motif. Minor signs of use, good condition, deep pile.

Estimate EUR 3,800

Lot 112

1910. An elegantly and openly designed medallion carpet with abstract floral ornamentation on a deep blue ground. Manufactured in wool and colours of the finest quality. Minor signs of use and reworked edges, deep pile, good condition.

Saruk Mohajeran, Iran, c. 350 x 268 cm,

1910. An elegantly and openly designed medallion carpet with abstract floral ornamentation on a deep blue ground. Manufactured in wool and colours of the finest quality. Minor signs of use and reworked edges, deep pile, good condition.

Estimate EUR 2,400

Lot 128

C. 1900. A small needlework with a prayer niche from one of the oasis cities along the Silk Road. Minor wear to the design and slight soiling, good condition.

Suzani, Uzbekistan, c. 120 x 80 cm,

C. 1900. A small needlework with a prayer niche from one of the oasis cities along the Silk Road. Minor wear to the design and slight soiling, good condition.

Estimate EUR 1,600

Lot 226

C. 1900. An outstanding bench runner of the finest wool and dense knotting quality. The popular chequerboard design is very precisely rendered in this specimen. Very good condition.

Shigatse-Khagangma, Tibet, c. 291 x 82 cm,

C. 1900. An outstanding bench runner of the finest wool and dense knotting quality. The popular chequerboard design is very precisely rendered in this specimen. Very good condition.

Estimate EUR 2,400

Lot 45

C. 1900. This deep-pile Art Deco carpet depicts garden architecture and arrangements of plants on a deep blue ground. The old carpet is exceptionally decorative and, owing to its excellent condition, ideally suited as a furnishing carpet. Original cotton edges, substantial wool pile.

Peking, North-Eastern China, c. 383 x 282 cm,

C. 1900. This deep-pile Art Deco carpet depicts garden architecture and arrangements of plants on a deep blue ground. The old carpet is exceptionally decorative and, owing to its excellent condition, ideally suited as a furnishing carpet. Original cotton edges, substantial wool pile.

Estimate EUR 3,800

Lot 207

First half of the 19th century. An important village carpet from the high Caucasus. This early example is distinguished by its free, archaic design with an irregular arrangement of white star-filled squares, bold double horns and colourful trees of life. Various signs of use, damage and fold wear, original condition. (VP)

Karachoph, South-Western Caucasus, c. 204 x 182 cm,

First half of the 19th century. An important village carpet from the high Caucasus. This early example is distinguished by its free, archaic design with an irregular arrangement of white star-filled squares, bold double horns and colourful trees of life. Various signs of use, damage and fold wear, original condition. (VP)

Estimate EUR 3,000

Lot 151

Modern. A high-contrast medallion carpet of contemporary production in pastel salmon, ivory and gold tones on a deep black ground. Manufactured with c. 640,000 knots/sqm on a cotton warp with numerous silk highlights. Very good condition.

Tabriz, Iran, c. 288 x 201 cm,

Modern. A high-contrast medallion carpet of contemporary production in pastel salmon, ivory and gold tones on a deep black ground. Manufactured with c. 640,000 knots/sqm on a cotton warp with numerous silk highlights. Very good condition.

Estimate EUR 2,800

Lot 164

C. 1900. The aesthetic of Bessarabian works is unique. This example with naïve floral bouquets on a light grey ground is particularly decorative. Minor signs of use, good condition.

Bessarabian Kilim, South-Eastern Europe, c. 250 x 163 cm,

C. 1900. The aesthetic of Bessarabian works is unique. This example with naïve floral bouquets on a light grey ground is particularly decorative. Minor signs of use, good condition.

Estimate EUR 2,400

Lot 205

Mid-20th century. Light-coloured gallery carpet with two eight-lobed medallions on a white ground. Manufactured with c. 810,000 knots/sqm on a silk warp and in very good condition. Signed: "Iran Isfahan Mehrabi".

Isfahan, Iran, c. 217 x 84 cm,

Mid-20th century. Light-coloured gallery carpet with two eight-lobed medallions on a white ground. Manufactured with c. 810,000 knots/sqm on a silk warp and in very good condition. Signed: "Iran Isfahan Mehrabi".

Estimate EUR 1,600

Lot 4

Mid-20th century. A rug with matching design, with medallion, flowering tree and hanging lamp on an ivory-white ground. Manufactured with c. 810,000 knots/sqm on a silk warp and in very good condition.

Isfahan, Iran, c. 235 x 160 cm,

Mid-20th century. A rug with matching design, with medallion, flowering tree and hanging lamp on an ivory-white ground. Manufactured with c. 810,000 knots/sqm on a silk warp and in very good condition.

Estimate EUR 1,800

Lot 6

Mid-20th century. Another rug with matching design, with medallion, flowering tree and hanging lamp on an ivory-white ground. Manufactured with c. 810,000 knots/sqm on a silk warp and in very good condition.

Isfahan, Iran, c. 235 x 160 cm,

Mid-20th century. Another rug with matching design, with medallion, flowering tree and hanging lamp on an ivory-white ground. Manufactured with c. 810,000 knots/sqm on a silk warp and in very good condition.

Estimate EUR 1,800

Lot 7

Late 20th century. A turquoise medallion carpet in contemporary Persian aesthetics with delicate floral decoration and a pale pink border design. Manufactured with c. 640,000 knots/sqm on a cotton warp with numerous silk highlights and in very good condition. Signed: "Design by Taragghi".

Tabriz, Iran, c. 205 x 200 cm,

Late 20th century. A turquoise medallion carpet in contemporary Persian aesthetics with delicate floral decoration and a pale pink border design. Manufactured with c. 640,000 knots/sqm on a cotton warp with numerous silk highlights and in very good condition. Signed: "Design by Taragghi".

Estimate EUR 2,400

Lot 10

Late 20th century. A dark blue "Ghom Bat" carpet with c. 500,000 knots/sqm on a cotton warp. In good condition.

Tabriz, Iran, c. 300 x 200 cm,

Late 20th century. A dark blue "Ghom Bat" carpet with c. 500,000 knots/sqm on a cotton warp. In good condition.

Estimate EUR 2,800

Lot 14

1920. An indigo-blue oversize carpet with magnificent floral ornamentation from the production for the US market in the early 20th century. Deep pile, good condition.

Saruk, Iran, c. 681 x 361 cm,

1920. An indigo-blue oversize carpet with magnificent floral ornamentation from the production for the US market in the early 20th century. Deep pile, good condition.

Estimate EUR 3,800

Lot 17

1920. A very dynamically designed, delicate salmon-pink salon carpet from one of the finest productions of north-western Persia, which was geared towards the requirements of the US market in the early 20th century. Minor signs of use, slightly shortened ends and reworked edges, good condition.

Saruk Mohajeran, Iran, c. 375 x 275 cm,

1920. A very dynamically designed, delicate salmon-pink salon carpet from one of the finest productions of north-western Persia, which was geared towards the requirements of the US market in the early 20th century. Minor signs of use, slightly shortened ends and reworked edges, good condition.

Estimate EUR 3,200

Lot 18

18th century. A wall hanging with a "Bargello flame" pattern, of the type manufactured in Florence from the 17th century onwards for aristocratic families or wealthy patrons. In good original condition.

Wool Textile, Italy, c. 135 x 101 cm,

18th century. A wall hanging with a "Bargello flame" pattern, of the type manufactured in Florence from the 17th century onwards for aristocratic families or wealthy patrons. In good original condition.

Estimate EUR 1,200

Lot 22

Second half of the 20th century. A dark blue masterwork carpet with sweeping arabesques around a central medallion. Manufactured with c. 810,000 knots/sqm on a silk warp. Good condition. Signed: "Esfehan Hossein Seirafian".

Isfahan Seyrafian, Iran, c. 218 x 147 cm,

Second half of the 20th century. A dark blue masterwork carpet with sweeping arabesques around a central medallion. Manufactured with c. 810,000 knots/sqm on a silk warp. Good condition. Signed: "Esfehan Hossein Seirafian".

Estimate EUR 3,600

Lot 24

19th century. A rare indigo Metahane inner field with a single lozenge against the "evil eye". The typical border frame features classic eight-lobed rosettes. Reworked edges and minor repairs, predominantly deep pile.

Talish, South-Eastern Caucasus, c. 217 x 103 cm,

19th century. A rare indigo Metahane inner field with a single lozenge against the "evil eye". The typical border frame features classic eight-lobed rosettes. Reworked edges and minor repairs, predominantly deep pile.

Estimate EUR 2,200

Lot 32

C. 1900. A rug in colours typical of the genre with an original medallion design from the Ferahan region. Good condition, deep pile.

Saruk Ferahan, Iran, c. 187 x 131 cm,

C. 1900. A rug in colours typical of the genre with an original medallion design from the Ferahan region. Good condition, deep pile.

Estimate EUR 800

Lot 27

Late 20th century. A pure silk prayer rug with a niche brocaded with metal thread. The relief-like character emphasises the positive aura of this charming work. Manufactured with c. 810,000 knots/sqm. Good condition.

Hereke 9 x 9, Western Anatolia, c. 150 x 95 cm,

Late 20th century. A pure silk prayer rug with a niche brocaded with metal thread. The relief-like character emphasises the positive aura of this charming work. Manufactured with c. 810,000 knots/sqm. Good condition.

Estimate EUR 1,800

Lot 29

First half of the 20th century. A square shawl made from the hair of the Kashmir goat with richly ornamented, polychrome stripes within a light-coloured floral border. Good condition.

Kashmir Shawl, Northern India, c. 126 x 122 cm,

First half of the 20th century. A square shawl made from the hair of the Kashmir goat with richly ornamented, polychrome stripes within a light-coloured floral border. Good condition.

Estimate EUR 1,800

Lot 30

C. 1900. A clearly structured, striking slit-woven kilim with archaic shield motifs in repeat. Various signs of use, original condition.

Kuba Kilim, Eastern Caucasus, c. 315 x 170 cm,

C. 1900. A clearly structured, striking slit-woven kilim with archaic shield motifs in repeat. Various signs of use, original condition.

Estimate EUR 1,600

Lot 36

Early 20th century. A golden-yellow Art Deco carpet by the Nichols Company, which manufactured high-quality carpets with Chinese designs in Tianjin. Deep pile, good condition.

Nichols, North-Eastern China, c. 400 x 300 cm,

Early 20th century. A golden-yellow Art Deco carpet by the Nichols Company, which manufactured high-quality carpets with Chinese designs in Tianjin. Deep pile, good condition.

Estimate EUR 2,800

Lot 38

Late 19th century. A shimmering silvery-grey Art Deco carpet with an orange moon disc and a small garden scene in the opposite lower left corner. Original white cotton edges, good condition.

Peking, North-Eastern China, c. 262 x 181 cm,

Late 19th century. A shimmering silvery-grey Art Deco carpet with an orange moon disc and a small garden scene in the opposite lower left corner. Original white cotton edges, good condition.

Estimate EUR 1,800

Lot 39

C. 1900. A pictorial carpet worked horizontally with antiques and treasures within a three-dimensional meander border. Deep pile, original condition.

Paotou, Western China, c. 129 x 212 cm,

C. 1900. A pictorial carpet worked horizontally with antiques and treasures within a three-dimensional meander border. Deep pile, original condition.

Estimate EUR 1,200

Lot 40

C. 1900. This sleeping rug is distinguished by its extreme simplicity and is worked in four panels. Various signs of use, original condition.

Tsutruk, Tibet, c. 130 x 80 cm,

C. 1900. This sleeping rug is distinguished by its extreme simplicity and is worked in four panels. Various signs of use, original condition.

Estimate EUR 1,200

Lot 42