AN AGRA RUG
Lot 174

AN AGRA RUG

NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1880

Closed23 July 2020

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GBP 33,750

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AN AGRA RUG
NORTH INDIA, CIRCA 1880
7 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 2 in. (239 x 159 cm.)

A Town House in Mayfair; sold Christie's, London, 20 November 2008, lot 665.
Previously acquired from C. John, London.

Specialist note


This remarkably preserved rug showcases the exceptional weaving of Agra carpets of the nineteenth century. The rich ruby-red field and overall lattice design are comparable to a larger Agra carpet sold Christie's, London, 7 December 2018, lot 517. While Agra carpets are more commonly associated with large, imposing proportions, our example is particularly unusual for its small format which would suit a number of interiors.