The incredibly potent natural dyes of a superb antique Lesghi tribal rug provide the perfect counterpoint to the minimalist design and modern cityscape that surround this San Francisco collector’s elegant dining area. The urbane backdrop of white surfaces and clean lines acts as a powerful foil to the 19th-century Caucasian rug’s intensely saturated indigo, fiery carnelian and terracotta, as well as pinpoint highlights of saffron and sapphire blue, magically intensifying the impact of both aesthetic approaches. Though the carpet remains an understated and even playful element, its weight in this composition is profound: note how the resonant artistry of this one area-size piece easily balances the much larger open plan space, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and even the towering Financial District edifices beyond. The presentation highlights the unique art carpet’s artistry as if in a museum display, yet the arrangement never feels sterile or separated, instead deeply, seamlessly integrated into the life of the space and its residents.

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An international tech executive’s contemporary high-rise apartment is given an engaging abundance of texture and visual interest through an eclectic collection of striking objets d’art, including the prominent wall placement of a high-collectible mid-19th-century Caucasian Talish rug. Suspended beside the entry to the main living area, the antique tribal rug beckons to the visitor through its breathtaking hues of goldenrod, warm terra cotta and bright ivory and its graphic design, an effect that is enhanced both by the abundance of natural light and carefully arranged spot lighting, as well as the inner luminosity of the deeply saturated natural dyes themselves. The rug’s abstracted yet clear structure creates immediate parallels with the contemporary design of the space and the skyscrapers outside, but also connects with the faceted geometry of the decoratively pierced screens, revealing the mathematical order that underpins these deceptively sophisticated artworks. At the same time, this Caucasian tribal rug also possesses a profoundly human character, reflected in its resonance with the carved Buddha, sculptural nude, and expressive abstract painting.

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A high-collectible, 175-year-old allover Sultanabad carpet with an extremely rare leaf green toned ground and ethereal large-scale allover pattern creates the essential foundation for the quiet, contemplative atmosphere in this contemporary master bedroom. The profound sense of movement and depth of the Sultanabad adds a subtle but pervasive energy that animates the entire space: not only does the room appear much more expansive, but each of the other paintings and carpets are heightened, with unexpected interrelationships discovered between every piece. The central role of adjacent light and dark colors becomes evident in each work: Mediterranean landscape painting, circa 1850 Caucasian Lesghi rug displayed on the wall, still life and Degas-inspired ballet scene. Uncluttered, minimalist furnishings permit the nuanced, well-chosen color to be appreciated without distraction, resulting in an unmediated, one-on-one encounter between artwork and viewer.

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