Hi Rhoda,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

This is a Mashad-style Persian runner, hand-knotted in wool, with traditional geometric medallions and floral borders, typical of northeastern Iran. Though it has some losses to the ends, the colors are strong and this is a fine example hand-knotted in the early 20th Century.

Most runners of this size and age usually sell between $800 and $1,200 at auction; note that rug dealers will likely prices ones they are selling at higher RETAIL prices.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Persian Mashad hand-knotted wool runner
early 20th Century
Centering five geometric medallions on a red ground with foliate black border, within a dark-ground border with geometric patterns, cream-colored selvedges.
110 by 350cms (3 feet 7-1/4 inches by 11 feet 5-3/4 inches)
CONDITION: With some minor wear commensurate to age and use. Value assumes no stains, odors, tears or repairs.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 800-1,200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia