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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Oversized Tan With Taupe Rug - c. 1900

$180,000
£137,538.62
€164,434.18
CA$260,707.04
A$266,928.88
CHF 151,608.25
MX$3,413,665.99
NOK 1,743,996.02
SEK 1,812,242.89
DKK 1,229,163.44

About the Item

A testament to the artistry and tactile allure of early 20th-century Anatolian weaving, this antique Turkish Oushak rug from the 1900s embodies a masterful balance of traditional aesthetics and understated elegance. Woven in the renowned weaving centers of Western Anatolia, it features the hallmark qualities that make Oushak carpets prized among collectors and interior designers alike: generously scaled motifs, luxurious wool, and a soft, earthy color palette. The field presents an abstract, almost architectural arrangement of botanical elements and medallion-like forms drawn in a subtle, low-contrast palette of taupe, sand, beige, and ash-brown. The design is anchored by an all-over lattice of diamonds and softly blurred floral tracery, delicately arranged in a restrained, linear rhythm. The faint articulation of motifs and gentle abrashed texture suggest a piece aged with dignity, offering an impressionistic quality that evokes timeworn elegance. Crafted using lustrous wool with a visibly nubby pile and texture, the rug exhibits the distinctive weave and heavy handle associated with antique Oushaks. The minimalist color composition-muted and tonal-allows the piece to serve as a quiet yet distinguished foundation in both traditional and modern interiors. Its expansive size makes it especially well-suited for grand spaces, adding warmth and a sense of curated antiquity without visual clutter. With its rare dimensions, abstract floral patterning, and serene palette, this antique Oushak rug is more than a decorative textile-it is a sophisticated artifact of cultural heritage, bridging old-world craftsmanship with timeless appeal. This exquisite antique rug, sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, showcases a rare blend of history and craftsmanship. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets-from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 194 in (492.76 cm)Length: 291 in (739.14 cm)
  • Style:
    Oushak (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB67851stDibs: LU822650591872

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