Framed Persian Pictorial Silk & Wool Souf Carpet ("The Carpet Merchant")

This extraordinary Persian pictorial Souf carpet depicts Jean-Léon Gérôme's celebrated Orientalist masterpiece, The Carpet Merchant (Le Marchand de Tapis). Woven with astonishing, painting-like precision, the scene shows prospective buyers gathered in a grand court examining a magnificent floral carpet hung on display, surrounded by scattered textiles and intricate architectural stone details.

The tapestry features a vibrant color palette of gold, cobalt blue, terracotta, deep green, and crimson, brought to life through the signature dimensional relief and delicate sheen of high-density Souf weaving. Presented in a classic, ornate gilded frame, this rare artistic piece stands as a breathtaking fusion of fine Persian textile craftsmanship and historic fine art.