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The Imperial Crimson Court: A Late-19th-Century Oushak Masterpiece of Nobility
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79428 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'10 x 17'09. This extraordinary late-19th-century Turkish Oushak is the kind of textile that belongs in the company of connoisseurs, museums, and collectors who understand the quiet power of provenance. Its commanding crimson field—voluptuous, luminous, and unmistakably aristocratic—immediately recalls the celebrated red Oushak displayed in Thomas Eakins’ 1876 Portrait of Dr. John Brinton, a painting that immortalized the prestige of these grand Anatolian weavings. To encounter a piece with this level of historical resonance is rare; to acquire one is a mark of true collecting discernment.
Across its radiant red ground unfurl five stately columns of Herati-style medallions, each meticulously hand knotted and arranged in a rhythm that feels both architectural and lyrical. Serrated palmettes and amulets—each packed with diamonds, cruciforms, and protective symbols—hover like ancient emblems of power. Their celadon, saffron, and soft sky-blue outlines create a hypnotic contrast, shimmering against the saturated field with a jewel-like glow. This alternating pattern is not merely decorative; it follows an Ottoman visual language that once signified luxury, diplomacy, and the refined eye of elite patrons.
Encasing this magnificent tableau is a richly articulated rosette border, its blooms arranged as though along a ceremonial promenade of color and aristocratic flourish. Flanking this wide border are subsidiary guard bands decorated with meandering florals and rhythmic cross motifs—design elements that historically marked the finest Oushak carpets commissioned for palatial estates and diplomatic residences. The interplay of geometry and botanical ornamentation creates a refined complexity that has long made Oushak rugs the choice of tastemakers from European courts to Gilded Age mansions.
For the collector who seeks not only beauty but cultural gravitas, this exquisite work of art offers an experience of genuine distinction. Its size, palette, and historical echo place it squarely in the realm of heirloom-level textiles—pieces that elevate entire interiors and signal a cultivated sensibility. This is a precious carpet for rooms where legacy matters, where artistic lineage is appreciated, and where the atmosphere calls for a commanding, sophisticated presence. It is, quite simply, an opportunity to own a slice of Anatolian textile history at its most opulent.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 11'10 x 17'09.
Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 142 in (360.68 cm)Length: 213 in (541.02 cm)
- Style:Oushak (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880-1889
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79428 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11 10 x 17 091stDibs: LU942947794422
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