Carpets and Rugs of Europe and America Hardcover Book by Sarah B. Sherrill

American Approach to Antique Carpets the Y & B Bolour Collection Los Angeles California USA. First Edition; 1992. Bright, clean copy. "This book has been published in conjunction with the exhibition "American Approach to Antique Carpets, the Y&B Bolour Collection March 12-April 16, 1992 in Los Angeles, California." This large clothbound hardcover contains 70 full color plates on thick satiny paper giving a detailed view of the workmanship and history of antique carpets from around the world. The authors were/are well-regarded antique carpet dealers. Y & B Bolour was established in Teheran for half a century before moving to London in 1978. They strictly adhere to the premise that carpets should be admired for their decorative qualities rather than just for their provenance and historical value, as demonstrated by the magnificent plates showing carpets in their collection. This Reference Book on Antique Carpets is an education & essential for any serious collector. Y & B Bolour Gallery located in Beverly Hills, one of the most prestigious art galleries in Los Angeles. The gallery specializes in antique carpets, tapestries, and pillows, boasting an eclectic catalog of unique Turkish, Indian, European, Chinese, and Tribal rugs: “Y & B Bolour is a family business dealing with antique carpets, started by Mr. Rahim Bolour, of blessed memory, in Teheran, in the early 1920s. Through the years, the business grew, and in 1978 moved to London and added European carpets and tapestries to the inventory. In 1988 the family business decided to move to Los Angeles, continuing the family tradition of antique carpets and tapestries.” Y & B Bolour has published three hardcover designer books...

Islamic Art, The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection January 1, 1973 Paperback Book Gift of Joan Palevsky/ Pal, Pratapaditya (Edited by) Title: Islamic Art: The Nasli M. Heeramaneck . Pu...

Oriental rugs, A Complete Guide by Charles W. Jacobsen. Rutland: Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc., 1962. Signed first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 479 pp. A detailed resource b...

This is a vintage European Spanish rug that was used as a salesman sampler showing clients the different designs with correlating numbers they can ord...