A Koula prayer rug, originating from Koula in Central Anatolia, in very fine condition, circa 1920-1930. If ancient pieces from Asia Minor have been preserved in such remarkable condition, it is undou[...]
Persian decorative ceramic tile with painted glaze. Persia (Iran), late 19th – early 20th century. Ceramic, relief, coloured glaze. The central section depicts a characteristic Persian landscape scene[...]
Large oil on canvas depicting a bandit offering jewels to a shepherdess in an Orientalist setting. French School, late 18th/early 19th century. Very good condition. Framed.
A very beautiful Qashqai satchel front, originally from Persia. On such antique satchels, only the front was decorated with stylized motifs. The back was generally simply woven in a more understated s[...]
A crystal vase with cut sides and a rotating orientalist decoration, wheel-cut in cameo style - silver-plated metal mount - the decoration is perfectly chased with great finesse - the mount is of very[...]
Mortar and pestle made of elephant ivory (Elephantidae spp.), turned and decorated with horizontal striations in low relief and incised; origin Goa, Indo-Portuguese work, 17th century. Height: 14.5 cm[...]
Maxime Noiré (1861-1927) - Oil on canvas - Landscape of Bousaada (Algeria) Oil on canvas depicting a view of Bousaada in Algeria. Signed lower left. Please note a trace of restoration on the back and [...]
Antoine Gadan (1854-1934), Orientalist painter, oil on canvas depicting a shepherd and his flock (cows and sheep) near Bône, Algeria. Antoine Gadan participated in the 1900 Universal Exhibition where [...]
This Anatolian kilim from Konya is truly beautiful. The weave is very fine and demonstrates exceptional skill. It is composed exclusively of plant-based dyes, both luminous and soft. One will apprecia[...]
We only become interested in recent pieces if they possess all the qualities of antique ones! Here is a perfect example with this piece acquired in 1994 in Istanbul. The weave is very fine and demonst[...]
DescriptionThis finely knotted wool rug presents a classic Ersari-Beshir design from the Turkmen weaving tradition, characterised by its elongated octagonal guls arranged in disciplined vertical rows.[...]
DescriptionThis work, executed in finely applied gouache on silk, presents an intimate interior scene rendered with the clarity and decorative precision associated with Qing Dynasty workshop painting.[...]
A beautiful doorpost in perfect condition from Afghanistan. This type of object was placed just above the entrance of nomadic tents. It protected the occupants from the evil eye and indicated their et[...]
Oil on wood panel in very good condition...."Nature"....22/27 cm....Signed lower right.....Numbered, located, and dated on the reverse.....Original carved and patinated wooden frame in good condition,[...]
Large Orientalist polychrome bronze sculpture with a triple patina, late 19th century. Titled "Arab Sentinel" by Angles and bearing the signature J ANGLES on the base. Depicting a Moorish warrior hold[...]
A large painted bronze from Vienna, inspired by Orientalism, depicts a whirling dervish standing on a richly ornamented rug, his movement suggested by the undulating folds of his garment. According to[...]
Antique Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug from Iran. It measures 139 cm wide x 186 cm long. A piece from the second half of the 19th century, in good condition for a collector of these antique pieces. A be[...]
Antique carved wooden facade or decorative frame of Indian origin. The piece features superb hand-carved floral and geometric motifs, enhanced with traditional red, green, and natural colors, giving i[...]
Rare pair of Indochinese armchairs with frames circa 1920. Solid hardwood. Marquetry on the backrests. A genuine pair of armchairs with the backrest motifs reversed. Excellent condition.
Pech Kabz DAGGER, gold damascene and agate.Afghanistan or BukharaLate 18th centurySteel, agateTotal length: 36.5 cm; blade length: 26.4 cmCurved Damascus blade with a steel cutting edge and central ri[...]
A very beautiful Qashqai satchel front, originally from Persia. On such antique satchels, only the front was decorated with stylized motifs. The back was generally simply woven in a more understated s[...]
Oriental helmet known as a kulah khud, Ottoman Empire/Iran. 19th century. Hemispherical iron crest engraved with figures in a foliage design. Surmounted by a 14cm quadrangular spike. Two plume holders[...]
Exceptional large Berber dagger with a curved, single-edged blade and impala (gazelle) horn handle. Length 64 cm, blade 34 cm, blade width 5.5 cm. Good overall condition, with signs of use. Ethnic edg[...]
Oil on panel. Manuel Blesa Ariño's work transports us to exotic North Africa through the portrait of a woman veiled in white and adorned with rich silver jewelry. The artist uses free brushstrokes and[...]
Vintage albumen print photograph of the Great Mosque of Damascus and a general view of Damascus. This overview of the Great Mosque of Damascus, also known as the Umayyad Mosque, offers a panorama of t[...]
Kirman Raver or Kerman rug, Iran, late 19th century, circa 1880-1900. Made of hand-knotted, short-pile kork wool, a technique characteristic of the Raver style. It measures 122 cm wide by 195 cm long,[...]
Handmade Ziegler Afghan rug in wool, circa 1960.This rug features a 19th-century design and is beautifully crafted using a fine weave and delicate pattern.It is a Ziegler rug, a rare and timeless styl[...]
19th-century Chinese lacquer box. The lacquer is in very good condition; two screws are missing from one hinge, and the second is slightly deformed. The upper part of the lock is also missing. All of [...]
Circa 1960, Tunisia. A small Futah, a square shawl used as a headscarf, headscarf, or to tie around the waist in the Tunisian tradition, dating from the 1960s. This pure silk square shawl is in its or[...]
Important ewer with "dancing deer," known as "Aftafa," made of tinned copper, decorated on all sides with interlacing patterns, friezes, stylized flowers, and numerous other tribal motifs. Engraved on[...]
Afghanistan is one of the world's leading producers of handmade rugs. Afghan rugs are authentic, charming, and generally incredibly inexpensive. Their signature feature is the depiction of strangely e[...]
Antique Karabakh Armenian runner rug. Dimensions: 4.80 x 1.30 meters. Entirely handmade. Vintage, with some wear and tear and a few surface wool losses. As is, it remains very decorative for a period [...]
A delightful gouache/watercolor by the renowned Orientalist painter Etienne Dinet, depicting a flute player tending a campfire under a starry night.This is a preparatory work for Dinet's oil on canvas[...]
Small octagonal side table in richly carved wood, openwork and decorated with star-shaped mother-of-pearl. Typical Orientalist work of so-called "Syrian" furniture from the period 1900-1930. Good over[...]
Hand-knotted Kashan kork wool rug, circa 1900-1920. It measures 131 cm wide by 207 cm long, with 490,000 knots per square meter. The central motif, featuring eight flowers in a medallion juxtaposed wi[...]
Orientalist portrait depicting a mulatto woman resting on a low wall, near her a terracotta jug, all against a backdrop of blue sky, coconut palms, and exotic vegetation. 19th-century oil on canvas, m[...]
Ghom Silk Rug – Exceptional Machine-Made (Iran)Discover a masterpiece of precision and refinement: this Ghom silk rug, made in Iran using a very high-quality machine-made process, offers such remarkab[...]
Pair of Kabyle razor knives, North Africa, late 19th/early 20th century. Identical pair with geometrically decorated blades made from a single piece of metal with a razor edge. Decorated cedar wood sh[...]
Decorated with a ram's head (Aries). Carved and painted handle, enhanced with gilding. Wear and paint loss on the handle. Steel blade damascened with gold and silver. Scabbard missing. 19th century wo[...]
You're never bored in the world of kilims! Sometimes you're looking for a specific piece at a very friendly dealer's shop, and then you find something completely different. A scrap of wool pops out fr[...]
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