FERAHAN SAROUK, Northwest Persian
4' 3" x 6' 11" Late 19th Century Price: $10,500
(High-Decorative)
("New Arrivals Gallery") This finely knotted rug expresses the unique stained-glass floral artistry for which the Ferahan Sarouk style is famed. A gorgeously sculpted layered medallion extends into a double niche keyhole reserve where formality and subtle experimentation bloom. The juxtaposition of aged ivory and Burmese ruby overlayed upon red mahogany and dark indigo projects a masculine, regal quality to this alluring area-size rug. Shimmering Aegean greens were more costly to make and were thus used sparingly here for added harmonious contrasts. Nuanced botanical forms gracefully trace their way throughout the composition on fillagree thin vinery fecund with numerous buds and burgeoning blossoms. A continuous garland weaves its way around peony flowerheads among a suite of narrow borders, purposely scaled to amplify the artistic impact of the field. Its fine knotting and close, evenly cut pile, with the resulting clarity of line showcasing every sculpted detail, significantly contribute to this handsome rug’s visual impact.