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The Emotive Mirage: A Zeki Muren Masterpiece of Abstract Grandeur
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52656 Zeki Muren Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug, 07'00 x 09'09. Bathed in a radiant mustard-gold palette, this hand-knotted wool Zeki Muren vintage Sivas rug evokes the bold intellect and avant-garde spirit of early 20th-century abstraction. Its mesmerizing triangular form, drifting weightlessly across the expanse, recalls the exploratory geometry of Kandinsky’s visionary sketches — where shape, color, and movement transcend ornament to become pure expression. The rug’s distressed texture only heightens its rarity, imparting a soft patina that mimics the romantic fading of timeworn frescoes while preserving the luxurious integrity of its Turkish wool. In a single sweeping gesture, the exclusive composition captures the sublime appeal of modernist confidence, executed with the discipline of a master weaver and the soul of an artist.
Accents of navy blue and chalk-soft beige quietly interrupt the saturated field, creating an orchestrated tension between shadow and illumination. Tiny circular orbs and faint intersecting lines hover like celestial bodies, granting the composition an atmospheric depth that feels at once cosmic and deeply human. Every precious knot becomes an intentional stroke, and every irregularity becomes testimony to the artisanal craft that distinguished Zeki Muren’s vision from imitation and trend. This is not a rug that merely decorates a space — it graces it with the cultured presence of an original artwork.
Created during the period when Muren emerged as one of Sivas’ most daring designers, this exquisite work of art stands apart as a highly coveted relic of mid-century Turkish modernism. Its arresting palette, exclusionary pedigree, and painterly execution appeal to collectors whose tastes lean toward museum-level exclusivity — those who prize sophisticated restraint over excess, and authenticity over replication. The interplay of abstract geometry and Art Deco-leaning clarity ensures the piece remains both forward-thinking and timeless, easily living among Bauhaus interiors, Parisian salons, or contemporary architectural residences.
For those who understand that design is not simply placed but curated, this Zeki Muren masterpiece is the rare artefact that elevates a room from the beautiful to the extraordinary. Its minimalist dynamism, restrained elegance, and unmistakably intellectual bravado speak to an elite clientele, one that prefers art to conversation pieces and provenance to quantity. In its presence, luxury is redefined — not as decadence, but as the privilege of owning a singular work of woven abstraction by one of Turkey’s most influential creators.
Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Abstract Expressionism, Art Deco, Cubism, Surrealism, Postmodern, Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Rietveld, Memphis, Retro, Art Moderne, Industrial, Artisan, International, and Eclectic.
Rendered in variegated shades of mustard, goldenrod, dandelion, medallion, ink blue, navy blue, light gray, and beige with other accent colors.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 07'00 x 09'09.
Date: 1950s. Mid-20th Century.
- Similar to:Wassily Kandinsky (Artist)Zeki Müren (Designer)
- Dimensions:Width: 84 in (213.36 cm)Length: 117 in (297.18 cm)
- Style:Expressionist (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 52656 Vintage Sivas Rug 07 00 x 09 091stDibs: LU942916686871
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