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Antique Pictorial Rug - Late 19th Century Hand Knotted Wool Rug

$21,500
£16,250.99
€18,910.70
CA$30,329.50
A$30,587.53
CHF 17,806.90
MX$372,265.70
NOK 204,077.84
SEK 210,883.92
DKK 141,361.72

About the Item

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary midnight indigo and ivory cream ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red, turquoise blue, and golden saffron. These rich and enduring tones, achieved through the expert application of high quality dyes over 150 years ago. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium handspun wool and potentially silk highlights, resulting in a characteristically fine, dense pile and a supple, luxurious handle. The exceptional clarity of the figurative outlines specifically the delicate rendering of the birds perched in the tree, the intricate textile patterns within the lady’s robes, and the architectural detail of the chair definitively distinguish this masterpiece as a premier example of the pictorial style. Ultimately, this pictorial rug stands as a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global textile collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 53.94 in (137 cm)Length: 84.65 in (215 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849250119932

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