Bidspirit auction | VINTAGE BESSARABIAN PALACE KILIM KARABAGH

VINTAGE BESSARABIAN PALACE KILIM KARABAGH RUG (7.95 m²) - An absolutely extraordinary investment in the textile art market: a monumental palace-size Kilim Karabagh rug, Bessarabian style, with an impressive length of 7.95 meters, having the historical Caucasus region as its legitimate mother region. Entirely hand-woven in wool on a cotton structure, this gallery-sized piece boasts an exceptional density of 250,000 knots per square meter — a very rare metric and a synonym for maximum artisanal skill in flat-weave typology. Its provenance and historical prestige are doubly validated: at one end, it preserves its original lead state inspection/customs seal, and on the back, it displays a historical period appraisal mark with a value of €4,200, attesting to its status as a luxury piece in specialized galleries. The design features a dramatic black background that serves as a stage for a majestic central medallion and borders ornamented with roses and realistic botanical motifs, inspired by the imperial sumptuousness of French Aubusson tapestries. In superb vintage condition, with a firm, flat structure and perfectly preserved organic colors, this palace-size example is a market rarity with undeniable historical value, intended to anchor majestic halls or enrich the world's most exclusive private collections. Dimensions 337 x 236 cm