Jan David and Christine Hunt Winitz with longtime Senior Sales Associate, Nancy Brinkley
Jan David Winitz , President and Founder “Born into a New York family of scientists and art collectors, Winitz inherited a collection of great rugs and a love of art” ( Financial Times ). Shortly after receiving an MA in Education fromUC Berkeley, he opened Claremont Rug Company with his wife, Christine, in 1980. He has built a global reputation among collectors and connoisseurs, and maintains a private clientele on five continents, assisting them to assemble whole home rug displays and to build collections of rare carpets. He is the author of The Guide to Purchasing an Oriental Rug . He is acknowledged as a major contributor to elevating the status of 19th century Oriental rugs from a decorative craft to artworks recognized for their masterful color and design, cultural significance, and importance as an influencer of other art forms.
Caucasian Baku Camelhair | 4' 2" x 4' 1 1" | 3rd quarter, 19th century, Connoisseur-Caliber Connoisseurs worldwide seek out our unparalleled collection of deeply inspired antique Caucasian rugs.
OUR UNIQUE CONCIERGE SERVICES
IN-HOME SHOPPING
• EXPERTISE President Jan David Winitz and our highly experienced rug consultants offer invaluable guidance on purchasing, decorating and collecting. • APPROVAL SHIPPING Long-distance clients appreciate our ultra-convenient, cost-effective Shipping on Approval Service, including arranging for installation by a local logistics firm. • LONG-TERM EXCHANGE POLICY Our written guarantee is invaluable to clients who move to new residences or wish to explore new rug or decorating styles. • ONGOING RUG CARE We recognize the great privilege of serving our clients. For years to come, we will gladly offer advice and assistance in maintaining and displaying your rugs. Ongoing services include expert cleaning, restoration, padding and storage.
Clients with larger projects love our service of doing in- home presentations virtually anywhere in the U.S. We do a preliminary consultation, review images of the home and propose a series of appropriate carpets. We can even photo- shop rugs into the rooms before visiting the home and presenting rugs of interest.
This stately, awesomely evocative display of classical symmetry and incalculable detail work is the creation of the workshop of the renowned carpet designer Hadji Jallili. Persian Hadji Jallili Tabriz | 9' 3" x 12' 6" | circa 1875, Connoisseur-Caliber
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