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[...]
Indigo blue is rarely so prevalent on the surface of a kilim, and for good reason: this highly sought-after shade is the most expensive to produce. Visually, it is the primary characteristic of this r[...]
Superb Caucasian rug from Karabakh, Armenia. Woven and knotted wool on wool in the traditional manner. The knotted knot is that of antique Caucasian rugs, very short, almost flat. The piece is supple [...]
In a near-miraculous state of preservation, a sumptuous rug originating from the Caucasus. Woven and knotted wool on wool in the traditional manner. The knotted pile is rather short, as is typical of [...]
Superb Caucasian rug, probably originating from Armenia. Woven and knotted wool on wool in the traditional way. Very beautiful pile, quite thick, the wool is ultra-soft and silky. The colors are splen[...]
A very beautiful Cicim from the Konya region of Central Anatolia. Cicims are pieces that are both woven and embroidered. A second weft thread creates the surface patterns. The central field features t[...]
A rare and sought-after item, this magnificent ceremonial camel blanket originates from Fethiye. Even today, once a year, these blankets are used in folk ceremonies in this city located in southwester[...]
Exquisite kilim originating from Hakkari in the far east of Anatolia. Woven wool on wool using traditional methods. The piece is composed of two panels joined and sewn together, a distinctive feature [...]
A fine bronze sculpture with a black patina. Cast using the lost-wax method. Signed and located "Brazzaville" on the base. Marked in relief "Susse Frères Editeurs Paris", "Cire Perdue" and the letter [...]
Oil on canvas in good condition, except for a small imperfection above the signature... "Nature"... Signed lower left... 46 x 27 cm... Framer's label from Algiers on the reverse... Beautiful gilt Orie[...]
Oval wooden tray inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Manufactured in the Far East (Southern China/Indochina), late 19th – early 20th century. This Far Eastern tray (from Southern China and Vietnam) was produ[...]
A porcelain dish painted by Jules Vandercruyce, signed and dated April 25, 1860, and titled: Episodes of the War, India in 1857*. Jules Vandercruyce was a sea captain, appointed inspector for the Lloy[...]
Superb complete set of Caucasian Maffrash panels, mid-19th century. Two large panels: 106 x 45 cm. Two small panels: 56 x 42 cm. This set truly stands out from the usual Maffrash fragments. The weavin[...]
Heavy and comfortable Persian Sarouk rug originating from Iran; this rug measures 128 cm x 215 cm, is in perfect condition, and dates from the 1980s. A very durable piece, it boasts beautiful colors, [...]
Pair of Berber crescent-shaped fibulae known as "Khlal," made of finely chased solid silver, decorated with small birds, stylized plant motifs, and flowers. Originating from Tunisia (Tunis), Maghreb, [...]
Pair of Orientalist watercolors signed Raoul Salvador Palumbo* depicting two views of the Medina of Tunis (Tunisia - North Africa), dating from the first half of the 20th century. These watercolors ar[...]
Visible in Paris. Free hand delivery in the capital and its suburbs. Delivery for France: 15€, contact me for Europe and the rest of the world.Pair of oils on woodSigned and dated (each)Dimensions: D.[...]
Oil on mahogany panel depicting a coastal landscape of southern France or Corsica, with fishermen returning home among the rocks. The painting's main interest lies in its yellow-orange hue, which capt[...]
A very pretty carved wooden chest made of Aleppo pine or Lebanese cedar. Beautiful Orientalist decoration. The top is slightly worn. The hinges have been restored. There are a few small wormholes (tre[...]
Charles Wilda (1854-1907) was the older brother of the painter Heinrich Gottfried Wilda and the pupil of famous master Leopold Carl Müller at the the Vienna Academy. Wilda is known for his orientalist[...]
HAUTE EPOQUE / Folk Art Spain first half of 17th cty Large flared and hollow bowl decorated with a large bird in burnished copper on an ivory ground, with large staples on the reverse and some enamel [...]
Antique Tabriz rug with floral decoration, juxtaposed medallions in the shape of cruciferous flowers set within a large mandorla with double pendants. The intricately patterned raspberry field is fram[...]
Beautifully decorated and in good condition, this large vase from Fez dates from the early 19th century, or possibly the 18th century. It displays the patina and signs of wear characteristic of that p[...]
Italy (Venice or Padua), second half of the 16th centuryHistorical contextIn the 16th century, Venice and the Ottoman Empire had a complex relationship: rivals on the seas but essential trading partne[...]
Magnificent Iranian Kashmar Oriental Rug - A Vintage Masterpiece for Your Home. Treat yourself to the timeless elegance of an authentic Kashmar rug, handwoven with passion in Iran. This unique rug, da[...]
Old polychrome earthenware box in green, yellow, blue and brown. Small damage to the lid, needs restoration. Fez, Morocco, late 19th - early 20th century.
Old polychrome earthenware couscous dish in yellow, blue, green, brown and white. Small chips on the rim and interior. Safi, Morocco, late 19th - early 20th century.
Old polychrome blue, green and white earthenware couscous dish. Small chips in the glaze around the rim. Safi, Morocco, late 19th - early 20th century.
Old polychrome earthenware couscous dish in green, yellow, blue and white. Small chips in the glaze due to use. Fez, Morocco, late 19th - early 20th century.
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