Nader Bolour is the man behind the remarkable offerings in this sale. Bolour’s destiny was wrapped in the luxurious world of carpets. He grew up around them, his grandfather establishing Rahim Bolour & Son Carpets in Iran before the family relocated to London in 1979 where, as a boy, Bolour worked in his father’s warehouse sweeping and cleaning carpets. In 1998, just three years after establishing his presence in New York, Bolour acquired the venerable gallery Doris Leslie Blau.
The Doris Leslie Blau gallery was founded in 1965 by Doris Blau, who became a legend in the world of design for her outstanding collection of avant-garde and antique carpets from around the globe. Blau likened carpets to sculpture appreciating their tactile and sensual nature, inviting clients into a homey gallery where they could take their time in selecting the perfect carpet for their homes.
With a keen eye and wealth of knowledge, Bolour continues in the footsteps of his renowned predecessor, offering exceptional carpets as well as creating bespoke rugs that are certain to become the classics of tomorrow.
Sigvard Bernadotte 1907–2002
Sigvard Bernadotte was one of Sweden’s most renowned designers, creating everything from tableware, and everyday objects to patterns and carpets. The second son of King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden, Sigvard Bernadotte was born a prince, though he lost his royal status in 1934 when he married a commoner.
Bernadotte got his design career start as an apprentice under Olle Hjortzberg then he went on to design silver for Georg Jensen and movie sets for MGM. In 1950, in collaboration with Acton Bjørn, he opened up his first industrial design studio, Bernadotte and Bjørn. Bernadotte’s designs are known for being stylish and functional and today he is fondly remembered as the Prince of Industrial Design.
Auction Results Sigvard Bernadotte
