16th Sep, 2025 10:00
Fine Interiors
241
An Isfahan silk and wool rug
20th century, Persian, by Seirafian, woven with birds and floral blooms to a pale ground, signed in Farsi 'Iran Seirafian Esfahan',
242 x 148cm
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£4,000 - £6,000
£3,600 (1bid)
Buyer's premium: 30.00% (inclusive of VAT, where applicable)
Condition Report
Purchased from Moghadam, Monte Carlo. The knot density is approximately 645 KPSI. General light wear to the pile, which appears relatively full and consistent throughout. Some dirt and marks to the ivory field. Some visible lines run horizontally across the rug - see photos. Wear and losses to both fringes, particularly the top and just below the signature. Rolls easily and does not feel stiff. Free from holes, tears and obvious moth damage. Free from unpleasant odours. Overall presents in good structural and cosmetic condition. Please see extensive additional photos.
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Auction: Fine Interiors, 16th Sep, 2025
We are delighted to present our September Fine Interiors sale, containing a distinctive selection of pieces, all united by exceptional quality and character.
Highlights include traditional country furniture from High House, Parham, Suffolk, set among historic beams and vaulted ceilings, and an elegant Miami villa featuring a thoughtfully assembled collection in a Mediterranean Revival setting.
Also included are standout works by Linley, Soane Britain, Rose Uniacke, and HOWE London - leading voices from Pimlico Road’s design scene - alongside the third instalment of the Paolo Moschino Edit, blending original designs with antique and vintage discoveries from their archive.
Viewing
Stansted Viewing | Auction
Viewing will be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE, as follows:
Friday 12 September, 10am - 4pm
Sunday 14 September, 10am - 1pm
Monday 15 September, 10am - 4pm
The auction will take place at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE.
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