Clark Sickle Leaf Kerman Carpet

The clark sickle leaf carpet which was sold at sotheby s this past june demolished the previous record for an islamic carpet three times over at christie s in 2010 a 17th century kirman carpet set the record at 9 59 million while also setting the auction record for any islamic work of art.

Clark sickle leaf kerman carpet.

An investment quality 10 14 antique persian kerman carpet in excellent condition currently being offered by nejad rugs. The clark sickle leaf carpet is without question one of the most iconic and important carpets ever to appear at auction. It was made during the safavid dynasty in persia in the 1650s and made by. 16th century persian kerman carpet 8 9 6 5 pictured above known as the clark sickle leaf vase carpet sold for more than 33 usd million at sotheby s new york.

Its display of intricate swirling vines which interlace vibrantly with flowering and fruited branches. Mary jo otsea discusses the complex design and vibrant history of this red carpet which has entranced scholars and collectors for decades. Estimate 5 000 000 7 000 000 sold for 33 765 000. The clark sickle leaf carpet.

Kerman south persia second half of the sixteenth century 1 95m x 2 65m 6ft 5in x 8ft 8in wool pile on a cotton and silk foundation. Clark collection which achieved a total of 43 8 million. Kerman is a city andread more. The winning bid for the clark sickle leaf carpet was made anonymously on wednesday at sotheby s in new york.

The magnificent 16th century persian kerman carpet 8 9 6 5 pictured below known as the clark sickle leaf vase carpet sold for more than 33 usd million at sotheby s new york. The bacri clark kerman sickle leaf throne carpet. William clark an industrialist and us senator from montana had bequeathed the carpet. Sotheby s new york 5 june 2013 lot 12.

Despite the city of kerman being located in one of the poorest provinces of iran it has been producing fine persian rugs and carpets since the sixteenth century. The clark sickle leaf carpet which was sold at sotheby s this past june demolished the previous record for an islamic carpet three times over at christie s in 2010 a 17th century kirman carpet set the record at 9 59 million while also setting the auction record for any islamic work of art.