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Antique Sivas Perde - Mid 19th Century

$5,900
£4,474.91
€5,359.82
CA$8,495.40
A$8,692.01
CHF 4,930.38
MX$111,413.39
NOK 56,541.42
SEK 58,934.36
DKK 40,065.08

About the Item

This rare mid 19th century antique textile highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent saf prayer design layout. This structural balance between the prominent central white field complete with its grid of delicate protective diamonds and the striking multi colored prayer panels reflecting the pinnacle of traditional fine craftsmanship world renowned for its technical refinement decorative clarity and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly complex botanical and spiritual design narratives with an aristocratic elegance. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary luminous ivory canvas that allows the vibrant touches of rich madder red deep indigo blue forest green and vibrant magenta panels to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 170 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina soft historic abrash and an organic textile depth that are hallmarks of the finest mid 19th century classical productions. The inclusion of a remarkable series of repeating prayer arches decorated with a continuous rhythmic sequence of stylized floral icons creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium fine hand spun wool with an exceptionally precise slit weave execution showing a characteristically resilient texture and a supple yet firm handle tailored for refined aesthetic spaces. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the repeating panels and corresponding central grid definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic mid 19th century production. Ultimately this decorative textile stands as a premier example of classical art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 63 in (160 cm)Length: 165.36 in (420 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849251006802

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