Lot 291: Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, 9' x 12'

Antique Persian Serapi carpet, wool on cotton foundation, geometric central blue ground medallion centered with a red and salmon shaped ground, flanked by ivory ground spandrels, all-over geometric and floral designs. Woven in blue, red, salmon, and cream colors. 9' 5" x 12' 6". Early 20th century.

PROVENANCE: Estate of Judge John Nixon, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall wear with moderate losses to pile. Scattered staining and fading to colors along with wear/losses to margins, and fringed ends.