Bidspirit auction | No Reserve - Antique Kashan

No Reserve - Antique Kashan Mohtashem Rug, Central Persia, circa 1900 - 6 ft 10 in x 4 ft 3 in (2.08 - Curated collection of antique, vintage and modern rugs No Reserve - Antique Kashan Mohtashem Rug, Central Persia, circa 1900 Size: 6 ft 10 in x 4 ft 3 in (2.08 m x 1.29 m) Provenance: Collection of a late German collector Aghajan Nassimi An elegant antique Kashan Mohtashem rug reflecting the disciplined drawing and accomplished workshop weaving for which the city became internationally renowned. Its balanced proportions and classical Persian ornament create a formal composition without appearing rigid. Kashan?s weaving tradition drew upon centuries of Persian court design while adapting those conventions for the sophisticated domestic market of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This example combines decorative versatility with the craftsmanship expected from one of Persia?s principal urban weaving centers. 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. Dimensions: 82 x 51 x 0.5 in Weight: 26 lb