This magnificent late 19th-century Large Oushak Carpet from Western Anatolia exemplifies the grand scale and decorative confidence for which Oushak weavings are celebrated. Featuring a soft gray field, the carpet is animated by bold terracotta, apricot, and saffron motifs arranged in an open, generously spaced composition. Oversized palmettes, stylized leaves, and linked medallions create a rhythmic yet relaxed visual structure, allowing the design to breathe across its impressive room-size proportions.
Framing the field is an elegant ivory border adorned with scrolling floral elements that gently anchor the composition without overpowering it. The palette is both warm and remarkably versatile—rich enough to command attention in a traditional interior, yet restrained and modern in its tonal balance. Woven entirely of wool, the carpet displays the supple handle and subtle abrash characteristic of high-quality Oushak production, prized historically for furnishing palaces, villas, and sophisticated urban interiors.
The provenance of this carpet further elevates its importance. It comes from a New York City townhouse built by Stanford White, with interiors designed by Cullman & Kravis, one of the most influential decorating firms of the late 20th century. Purchased from Beauvais Carpets in 2008 for $175,000, this exceptional Oushak carpet offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a museum-scale textile with distinguished architectural and decorative history.
Auction:
2026 Annual New Year’s 2-Day Auction
Day 1: Thursday, January 1st, 2026 – 10:00 AM
Day 2: Friday, January 2nd, 2026 – 12:00 PM
Bid In Person:
Nadeau’s Auction Gallery
25 Meadow Road, Windsor CT 06095
Bid Online:
Bid.NadeausAuction.com
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