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The Sultan’s Ascent: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Courtly Grace

$4,368
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NOK 41,772.56
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About the Item

73983 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 07’05 x 12’03. The Sultan’s Ascent: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Courtly Grace. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embodies the quiet majesty of Anatolian artistry, where architectural form and poetic symbolism converge in a composition of noble restraint. The expansive field, bathed in warm terracotta and softened parchment tones, evokes the atmosphere of sunlit stone palaces and old-world salons. Woven with the unmistakable grandeur that has long made Oushak carpets favored in aristocratic interiors, this piece offers not merely decoration, but a cultivated experience—one of lineage, prestige, and enduring refinement. At its heart rises a commanding stair-step central medallion, an iconic motif that recalls the ascending geometry of ceremonial architecture. This stepped formation suggests elevation, passage, and spiritual ascent, guiding the eye inward toward the medallion’s luminous core. Within, an eight-point star radiates from the center, a symbol historically associated with cosmic harmony, protection, and celestial order. The star is richly adorned with palmettes and meandering vines, where each curling tendril and blossoming form speaks to abundance, eternal renewal, and the flourishing garden ideal so central to the decorative language of the Near East. Anchoring the composition are two cartouche finials, lending the medallion the presence of an imperial seal or heraldic emblem. Their elegant vertical emphasis reinforces the rug’s stately symmetry and ceremonial character. The saw-tooth edged medallion introduces a sense of sculptural drama, while the stepped corner spandrels echo its geometry with poised continuity. These spandrels culminate in lotus motifs, long revered as symbols of purity, rebirth, and transcendent beauty. The dialogue between the stair-step forms and the lotus terminals creates a refined interplay of strength and grace, making the entire field feel both monumental and serenely balanced. Encasing the extraordinary masterpiece is a stunning botanical border of stylized palmettes and directional arrow motifs, suggestive of movement, guardianship, and royal procession. These are beautifully framed by double guard bands of meandering vines and floral roundels, whose unbroken rhythm symbolizes continuity and eternal prosperity. The border acts as an architectural frame, much like carved stone moldings around a palace fresco, completing the rug with a sense of cultivated permanence. This exquisite work of art is a true collector’s furnishing—a magnificent statement piece destined for interiors where heritage, sophistication, and quiet opulence are paramount. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 07'05 x 12'03.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 89 in (226.06 cm)Length: 147 in (373.38 cm)
  • Style:
    Oushak (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. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 73983 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug 07’05 x 12’031stDibs: LU942910461093

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