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Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th century

Antique Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th century

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th Century

Antique Signed Silk Hereke Rug - Mid 20th Century

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Antique Signed Hereke Silk Rug - Mid 20th Century

$4,900

£3,704.49

€4,437.31

CA$6,973.28

A$7,126.59

CHF 4,069.56

MX$92,733.27

NOK 46,499.13

SEK 48,465.36

DKK 33,168.22

About the Item

This rare mid 20th century Turkish Hereke silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic pictorial composition featuring a magnificent Tree of Life scene anchored within a luminous ivory field. This structural balance between the expansive central tree teeming with delicate birds and the surrounding gazelles at its base reflects the pinnacle of the Hereke artistic tradition which often draws from nature and classical palace garden themes. Silk rugs of this caliber are world renowned for their extraordinary technical precision which allows for the painterly execution of complex botanical details such as the individual serrated leaves and the varied plumage of the perched birds. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of coral rose sage green and soft terracotta. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the use of premium silk fibers over 70 years ago exhibit a luminous sheen and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid century Istanbul region productions. The inclusion of a wide rose ground primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating botanical rosettes creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior silk quality and the technical finesse of the weavers. A defining feature of this masterpiece is the calligraphic signature cartouche located in the upper left corner within the outer guard border which definitively identifies the piece as an authentic product of the prestigious Hereke looms. Structural analysis indicates the use of 100 percent natural silk with a characteristically ultra fine knotting technique and a supple paper thin handle. The exceptional clarity of the decorative outlines specifically the minute internal details of the gazelles and the precisely rendered symmetry of the border spandrels distinguishes this piece as a premier example of Turkish textile art. Ultimately this rug represents a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global silk collectors.

Dimensions:
Width: 47.64 in (121 cm)Length: 69.3 in (176 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Silk,Hand-Woven
Place of Origin:
Turkey
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950's
Condition:
Seller Location:
Sultanahmet, TR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7849249395262

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