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The Gilded Relic: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Elegance

$5,460
£4,086.29
€4,776.17
CA$7,715.39
A$7,788.06
CHF 4,475.04
MX$94,400.65
NOK 51,796.34
SEK 52,907.04
DKK 35,703.22

About the Item

50439 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'01 x 11'06. The Gilded Relic: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Elegance. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug possesses the hushed grandeur of an Anatolian textile distinguished by its restrained palette and beautifully softened aesthetic. Its luminous field unfolds through tones of honeyed beige, camel, parchment, muted taupe, and brown, producing an almost monochromatic patina with remarkable decorative restraint. Three vertically aligned medallions emerge softly from the earthy surface, their fading contours giving the exceptional composition an ethereal quality. The result is a stunning masterwork whose beauty lies in understatement: a storied object with the cultivated presence of an heirloom discovered in a private collection. The medallions appear as lobed cartouches with floral interiors, arranged along a central axis and surrounded by delicate branching sprays. Their botanical cores suggest stylized rosettes and palmettes, motifs historically associated with beauty, abundance, and the idealized garden in Anatolian decorative arts. Fine tendrils extend outward from each cartouche, creating vestiges of a once more elaborate floral framework. Small geometric devices punctuate the open ground between them, lending a talismanic dimension to the field while preserving the spaciousness that gives this Oushak its serene character. At each end, the field transitions into stepped corner spandrels whose angular silhouettes contain fragmented blossoms, leafy forms, and geometric abstractions. Their architectural contours establish a subtle counterpoint to the organic medallions, suggesting a symbolic garden contained within ordered boundaries. Floral elements traditionally carried associations with life and prosperity, while the stepped geometry provides a sense of protection and structure. The softened drawing has become especially compelling with time, allowing individual motifs to surface and recede across the wool like traces of an ancient fresco. Enclosing the composition is a broad botanical border articulated with large stylized blossoms, palmette-like forms, angular leaves, and meandering stems. Its generously scaled ornament reflects the expressive design vocabulary for which Oushak weaving became celebrated, while the beautiful tonal abrash lends every element a dreamlike presence. With its evocative patina, rare neutral coloration, spacious proportions, and vestigial ornament, this exquisite work of art offers a form of luxury grounded in authenticity—an extraordinary masterpiece capable of bringing quiet prestige, historical depth, and soulful refinement to an elevated interior. Abrash. Antique wash. Hand knotted wool. Measures: 05’01 x 11’06. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)Length: 138 in (350.52 cm)
  • Style:
    Oushak (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 50439 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'01 x 11'061stDibs: LU94295777713

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