Antique Isfahan Rug

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Isfahan
Dimensions: 145 x 200 cm

This rare late 19th century Persian Isfahan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a centralized botanical arrangement anchored within a luminous ivory field. This structural balance between the large scale “boteh” or paisley motifs and the surrounding dense field of scrolling vines and delicate songbirds reflects the pinnacle of the Isfahan workshop tradition. Textiles of this era are world renowned for their extraordinary technical precision which allows for the painterly execution of complex curvilinear details and naturalistic forms such as the fluid arabesques and interlacing floral sprays.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red sapphire blue and soft turquoise. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century regional productions. The inclusion of a sophisticated madder red primary border containing a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating “boteh” cartouches and delicate guard bands creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and technical finesse.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically fine knotting technique and a supple historic handle. The exceptional clarity of the decorative outlines specifically the minute internal details of the avian figures and the precisely rendered symmetry of the branching floral trees distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Isfahan rug. Ultimately this rug represents a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global museum level collectors.

Stock No: 6364

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