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Antique Deco Picasso Rug
A rug can sometimes function as a painting in wool. This one was designed by the greatest abstract master of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. Mask-like forms reminiscent of his Cubist period, but rendered in the biomorphic contours of his later work, dominate the composition. The rich gray, mauves, apricot, and blue of the main design contrast with the cool sage and sandy tones of the ground in th...
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Antique Bakshaish Persian Carpet
Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh), late nineteenth century- This magnificent allover Bakshaish is unusual for its allover composition. But the majestic field composition of interlacing arabesques is incomparable on its own terms for the sheer power and beauty of its drawing and soft colors set beautifully against the pale camel ground. The final touch is the fine, detailed, lace-like as a compl...
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Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Antique Bakshaish, Persia, late nineteenth century -
A boldly graphic stepped medallion in pale blue floats amidst an ivory field strewn with stylized linear shrubs and flowers on this extraordinary antique Bakshaish. An inner ivory medallion with long finials is flanked by two writhing figures in pale gold, which probably represent dragons in abstract form. Equally abstract is the stunning doub...
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Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Antique Bakshaish, late nineteenth century -
Antique Bakshaish carpets are eagerly sought after by collectors and designers for the rugged expressiveness of their patterning, the graphic power of their drawing, and the quality and harmony of their coloration. This example certainly shows why. The design is ultimately classical Persian, with its array of vines, arabesques, and grand palmettes....
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Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Antique Perisan Serapi / Bakshaish Carpet, late nineteenth century - A pattern of monumental star-shaped medallions in soft blue repeats majestically up the center of this incomparably beautiful antique Bakshaish. The central medallion appears in its entirety, while the upper and lower ones are halved. The warm red field is filled with an impressive array of abstract hooked forms and stylized flow...
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