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BAKSHAISH
Northwest Persian (SOLD)
9' 1" x 14' 9" (277cm x 450cm) 2nd Quarter, 19th Century
(High-Collectible)
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BAKSHAISH, Northwest Persian
9' 1" x 14' 9"
277cm x 450cm
2nd Quarter, 19th Century
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Twitter Instagram Facebook Pinterest(High-Collectible) ("Best-of-the-Best Sold in 2017") This approximately 180-year-old Bakshaish is entirely one-in-the-world in its exuberant human figures and deconstructed motifs, seamless compositional spaces, and virtuoso treatment of masterfully wrought color. Preserved in extremely good condition for its very significant age, it is a profoundly elemental folk art rug revealing a daring simplicity. No outlining separates the clay-toned reserve from the blue field, heightening magnificently the sense of unstudied brilliance at work. In an incredibly personal and unexpected flourish, two enormous men populate the lower part of the rug’s field. where they join a spacious assortment of. The drawing of many charming, enigmatic tribal devices and border ornaments continue this exuberantly creative energy. $207,000/ $160,000 Learn About This Rug Type