Late 19th century, Persian, each wool on wool foundation, with kilim backing, 2 pieces, the first: 28.5'' H x 22.5'' W; the second: 27'' H x 23'' W, est: $1000/1500
Provenance: Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA

The first: General light wear, fading and soiling commensurate with age and use. Scattered splits to seams at bottom and sides. Scattered pulled threads and a few minor holes to face; the largest approximately 1'' x .75'' in border. An approximately .75'' Dia. hole to edge of one lower kilim band at edge. Kilim face with abrash and scattered minor holes, including a 2.25'' x 3'' area of scattered losses and tears near edge. The second: Overall good condition. General light wear, fading and soiling commensurate with age and use. Bag sewn shut, with an approximately 6''-long section of split seams along closure. Abrash to kilim face. A 6'' x 3'' area of scattered spots of lightening to kilim left of center.