Afshar circa 1900
Afshar circa 1900 RARE AND COLLECTIBLE
4 feet 9 inches x 6 feet 3 inches
From a Boston Collector
This is another of our small stock of Afshar collectibles which astonish as to their artistic form. This example was recently acquired from a Boston collector’s estate. The wool, very soft, is of excellent quality and the weave very fine, the rug in superior condition.
This piece was recently used along with two others in a lecture series which pondered the question of likely influence of tribal (and arguably other Persian e,g, Montasham Kashan) rugs on the development of Western 20th century painting.
The abrupt break with traditional forms by a gifted female weaver in a remote location and in the throes of a nomadic life, considering her circumstances, is awe inspiring.
The wide and in cases unusual colors deployed (note the dark browns probably achieved with walnut shells in the dye vat) combine with the fanciful drawing to create a cohesive artistic statement, of complete originality. The border is a finely woven and comparatively sophisticated more or less traditional Afshar design.
For those searching for an incomparable rug of great dynamism and integrity, or a rare collectible, this is a worthy piece of high distinction. And one perfect for regular use.
$13,000
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