Bidspirit auction | Vintage Moses by Michelangelo Persian

Vintage Moses by Michelangelo Persian Tabriz Rug 8 ft 1 in x 5 ft 10 in (2.46 m x 1.78 m) - Curated collection of antique, vintage and modern rugs Size: 8 ft 1 in x 5 ft 10 in (2.46 m x 1.78 m) Provenance: From a collection of a retired New York rug dealer Michelangelo?s Moses becomes the subject of this vintage Persian Tabriz pictorial rug. The seated figure is framed by columns, architectural panels, and an ornate border in soft blue, taupe, ivory, and warm brown tones. The rug translates a famous Western sculptural image into a woven Persian format, which gives it unusual cross-cultural appeal. Its strength lies in the clean figural drawing and the theatrical architectural setting around the central figure. Condition: Please contact our rug experts at auction@nazmiyal.com or call us for any questions you may have at 212.545.8029. Please note that all lots are sold ”AS IS. ” Condition reports are given as a courtesy to our clients and shall not be deemed as a guarantee of the lot's condition, quality, and authenticity. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.