North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 341

Mahal Persian Hand Knotted Wool Rug 1900's

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot we have a hand knotted Persian Mahal wool area rug originating from the early 1900's. The rug features a fine detailed design, bright colors, and a tight weave. The Mahal rug is a well known style of Persian rug that features geometric floral patterns and a large medallion. The rug displays geometric floral patterns across the border with a single large geometric medallion at the center of the rug. The piece shows geometric designs mirrored in each corner. The rug predominately a bright red, blue, yellow, green, white, brown, orange, and pink. The rug shows short white tassels along the border of the piece. The piece shows good condition overall with little wear and use. The rug measures 9' 8" wide by 12' 8" long.