Overview
This is a classic Persian village runner featuring the iconic 'Mir' pattern, a dense, rhythmic repetition of the Boteh motif across a madder-red field.
Preliminary identification
Antique Persian Saraband 'Mir' Runner, c. 1900
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
Deep in the Arak region of Persia, weavers developed this specific 'Mir' design to represent a meditative, infinite garden. The repeating Boteh motif you see—which looks like a teardrop or a pinecone—is actually an ancient symbol for a sprouting seed or a…
Maker / Origin
The weavers of the Saraband district were renowned for their discipline and the fine quality of their wool. Unlike the large city workshops of Isfahan or Kashan, these were often village-based…
Condition & Value
The rug shows honest wear consistent with a century of use. The fringe is largely missing on both ends, and there is visible fraying along the side selvages. There are areas of low pile in the center field, but the structural integrity remains good.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD