English

The Carpet and the Connoisseur: the James F. Ballard Collection of Oriental Rugs

Explores the extraordinary range of Oriental carpets assembled by James F. Ballard, one of the most important early 20th-century American collectors who set a new standard for collecting and scholarship. The book highlight carpets, including three Cairene rugs, a Spanish rug, and examples of “Lotto” and small-pattern “Holbein” carpets, all important examples of works from the late-15th and 16th centuries.

Sign in with your free account to read, download EPUBs or listen.