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Lot 76

A Persian Ferahan Sarouk or Malayer Poshti Rug

Estimate$200–$300

Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced

A Persian hand-knotted wool poshti rug, likely Ferahan Sarouk or Malayer, woven in a small accent format with a dark indigo field centered by an intricate floral medallion and flanked by vertical flowering trees and weeping willow forms. The field is enclosed by a madder-red primary border filled with stylized rosettes and curling vine scrolls, giving the piece a rich and densely ornamented traditional Persian character.

Size
33 x 22 in.
Provenance
Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
Condition
Heavy wear throughout with low pile, exposed foundation in areas, fraying to the ends and edges, and general age-related loss and surface wear. Please refer to photographs.

Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.