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Namesake Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold with Yellow Diamonds
Located in Brisbane, AU
Yellow gold band with yellow diamonds set either side
Polished or satin finish available.
Size N ready to ship or please confirm your custom size after purchase with one of our c...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
OH Namesake Yellow Diamond Huggies
Located in Brisbane, AU
OH! Namesake Yellow Diamond set Huggies in 18ct yellow gold.
Pair of Huggies*
Also available to sell in singles to mix and match.
Every OHLIGUER jewel is custom made to order and ...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Ohliguer Namesake Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
18ct yellow gold wide band
2mm x 5mm wide
size K available to ship in 18ct yellow gold or rose gold
Or can be custom made to size*
Comes with luxury packaging.
Your custom size...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eternity Band in 18 Karat White Gold & 2.50 Carat of Diamonds
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This 18 karat white gold 'eternity' style band has been crafted from a band of round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds which total 19 pieces have each been four claw set and are a...
Category
20th Century Modernist Queensland
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Tazza or Footed Comport Attributed to John R. Wendt, circa 1870
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather glorious sterling silver tazza or footed comport was likely made by John R. Wendt in the 1870s. The figural piece features a stepped circula...
Category
Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Queensland
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Namesake Talisman Pendant in Lapis and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
A bold pendant crafted with intense blue Lapis and forged in 18ct gold, it bears our trademark double eagle, in an abstracted form as homage to our past.
18ct Rose, White or Yellow...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
OH Namesake Yellow Diamond Huggies
Located in Brisbane, AU
OH! Namesake Yellow Diamond set Huggies in 18ct yellow gold.
Pair of Huggies*
Also available to sell in singles to mix and match.
Every OHLIGUER jewel is custom made to order and ...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
By Robert Hennell
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A small, George III period, sterling silver creamer by London silversmith Robert Hennel I, with period monogram. The creamer features an intricate monogram under the lip which is lik...
Category
18th Century British George III Antique Queensland
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Namesake Cufflinks with Pearl and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Striking cufflinks crafted with pearl and forged in 18ct gold. It bears our trademark double eagle, in an abstracted form for a debonair statement.
18ct yellow gold
Pearl Enamel
Ethically sourced gold
Available in pearl enamel, malachite, onyx and malachite inlay.
Solid gold cufflinks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Queensland
Materials
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pink Crocodile Ring in 18ct Rose Gold with Crocodile Filigree
Located in Brisbane, AU
Every OHLIGUER jewel is custom made to order and requires six weeks production time. Please contact our customer service team to discuss the production of your piece.
Your custom s...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct White Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Made to order*
A powerful play on elegance. A pair ofTwo fierce reptilian tails intertwine to form the Greek symbol of infinity. A subtle filagree is revealed in the twists of the t...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Namesake Talisman Pendant in Lapis and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
The stellar sibling of the malachite namesake pendant, crafted with bright blue lapis that is reminiscent of the glorious jewels our grandmother wore to the formidable Shanghai part...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Namesake Cufflinks in Lapis and Platinum
Located in Brisbane, AU
A pair of cufflinks set with bright blue lapis set in platinumthat is reminiscent of the glorious jewels our grandmother wore to the formidable Shanghai parties of the 30s. Forged i...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Platinum
Namesake Talisman Pendant in Malachite and 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
A bold pendant crafted with intense green malachite and forged in 18ct gold, it bears our trademark double eagle, in an abstracted form as homage to our p...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
OH! Namesake White Diamond Huggies
Located in Brisbane, AU
OH! Namesake White Diamond set Huggies in 18ct white gold.
Pair of Huggies.
Also available to sell in singles to mix and match.
Every OHLIGUER jewel is custom made to order and r...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Crocodile Tail Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
Made to order*
A powerful play on elegance. A pair ofTwo fierce reptilian tails intertwine to form the Greek symbol of infinity. A subtle filagree is revealed in the twists of the t...
Category
2010s Australian Artist Queensland
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Pinkish Red Ruby Ring Platinum & 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A vibrant burst of passion, the Goldie Ruby Ring captivates with her rich, crimson heart. A round ruby, nestled in a platinum bezel, is embraced by flowing ribbons of 18ct yellow gol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Queensland
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Brooch Conversion Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Rather remarkably, this ring would have originally started life as part of an antique French brooch. The daisy is likely to have been part of a larger diamond 'en tremblant' brooch a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Queensland
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
QTZ Side Table by Alexander Lotersztain
Located in Geneve, CH
QTZ Side Table by Alexander Lotersztain
Limited Edition.
Dimensions: D 37 x W 40,5 x H 40,2 cm.
Materials: Limited polished metal.
Available in different finishes. Please contact us...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Queensland
Materials
Metal
Early 20th century Vintage, semi antique Isfahan, Lambs wool soft colors -pastel
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
This 1940 Isfahan balances beautifully executed soft tone colors with intricate design. Have a look at the “rolling“ corner pieces in light blue backed by d...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Queensland
Materials
Wool
2.70 Carat Blue Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A superb Ceylon sapphire and diamond ring set in 14 karat yellow and white gold. The central round sapphire measures 2.70 carat and can be described as being 'bright dark blue lightl...
Category
20th Century American Modernist Queensland
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Retro Period, Platinum, Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautifully crafted cocktail ring from the Retro Period of the 20th Century. This piece hand crafted from platinum centres on an octagonal cut emerald weighing 1.25 carat set in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Queensland
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Pink Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Trinity Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from platinum and set with a pink sapphire and two old cut diamonds, this ring really is a shining beauty. Whilst the ring is of no great age, it has been crafted in an antiq...
Category
20th Century British Edwardian Queensland
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A George III period, sterling silver creamer with a monogrammed crest and beaded rim by Peter & Ann Bateman of the famed Bateman silversmithing family. This rather lovely creamer sit...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Queensland
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Japanese Octopus Water Dropper, c. 1830s
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A Japanese Hirado ware water dropper used in calligraphy dating to the Edo Period (1603-1868). The whimsical, molded design features an array of sea creatures and shells on the base ...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Queensland
Materials
Ceramic
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Comport Designed by Johan Rohde
By Georg Jensen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An elegant sterling silver comport designed by Johan Rohde (1856-1935) for Georg Jensen known as model #590. The hand hammered bowl is braced by delicate floral inspired elements, le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Queensland
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Ersari Turkomen Very Rare small main carpet circa 1860 short term reduction
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Acquired from a Viennese collector’s estate
The Ersari tribe of the wider Turkomen nation living in Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Iran are one of the weaving tribes better known and understood by scholars. The Tekke Turkomen’s woven materials are perhaps best known in the West, followed by the Yomud, Salor and Ersaris. A Salor main carpet, 30% larger and about 40 years older than this piece recently sold in Austria for over $50,000, such is the scholarly , collection, and investment zeal found around the world . We are making this piece available at a short term steep discount to conincide with out launch on 1st Dibs .
These and other kindred tribes produce rugs, bags, Amalysks (bridal bags) and Engsis (Tent doors...
Category
1860s Turkestan Antique Queensland
Materials
Wool
Chinese Tongzhi Porcelain Vase Decorated in Polychrome Enamels with Bronze Mount
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This exquisite polychrome Chinese vase has been mounted with bronze mounts and has previously been in two private collections. The vase dates to the reign of Chinese Emperor Tongzhi ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Queensland
Materials
Bronze
An Assembled Pair of Putti Candle Holders by Michael Powolny
By Michael Powolny
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A pair of Vienna Secession ceramic candle holders in the form of putti holding flowers by Michael Powolny for Weiner Keramik in his signature stark black and white, circa 1907. These...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Queensland
Materials
Porcelain
George III Sterling Silver Straining Spoon by Peter, Ann & William Bateman
By Peter, Ann & William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This large sterling silver straining spoon was made in London in 1801 and is a beautiful example of Georgian silver from the early 19th Century. The spoon is assayed for manufacture ...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Queensland
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Museum Curated Chelaberd New “Eagle Kazak“ Handmade
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
This is an exceptional rug, brand new, and made under special circumstances. Let us tell you briefly the back story.
Modern day Azerbaijan with its many mountains and valleys, as in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Azerbaijani Queensland
Materials
Wool
Vintage Semi Antique Isfahan fine
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Isfahans, true, are not for everyone, but those who appreciate the intensity of their particular artform, very fine weave, great durability, and the beautiful feel, love living with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Queensland
Materials
Wool
Exciting Modernism in a 100 Year Old Antique Ardebil Perfect Condition
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Antique Ardebil 1920
Ardebil 1920 (Vintage) Exciting modernism: 100-year-old Ardebil
Measures: 6 feet 8 inches x 4 feet 8
Ardebil was the birthplace of Shah Ismail who consolid...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Queensland
Materials
Wool
Gashgai circa 1930 semi-Antique Vintage medium large format traditional modern
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
This is one of the most powerful and lovely 20th century Qashgai’w we have had the pleasure of seeing over the years . The five individually articulated centre medallions are the foc...
Category
Early 20th Century Queensland
Materials
Wool
Late 3rd Quarter 19th Century Antique Ferahan Sarouk, Glorious Flowers
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Ferahan Sarouk, 1870 :GLORIOUS FLOWERS
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From a German collector
Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) are...
Category
1870s Persian Antique Queensland
Materials
Wool
George III Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle by William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This sterling silver sauce ladle was made during the reign of George III in London. The piece which is very simple in design is hallmarked for manufacture by William Bateman of the f...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Queensland
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Medium Sized Mid Century Isfahan Rug in Wool
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Isfahans, true, are not for everyone, but those who appreciate the intensity of their particular artform, very fine weave , great durability, and the beautiful feel, love living with them .This piece made of lamb’s wool exhibits the kind of artistic balance...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Queensland
Materials
Wool
Semi antique Lambs wool with Goat hair Baluch
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
For a special and exclusive launch on 1st Dibs, we have assembled some superior mid-20th century (and older) fine Vintage/Semi-Antique pieces. These rugs from distant eastern and nor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Queensland
Materials
Other
18 Karat White Gold 'Hall of Mirrors' Diamond Eternity Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This 18 karat white gold and emerald cut diamond ring is what is sometimes referred to as a 'hall of mirrors' ring. The ring features 23 emerald cut diamonds that are each of E-F col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Queensland
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18th Century, American 'Coin Silver' Coffee Pot Attributed to Nathaniel Helme
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather elegant coffee pot was likely made in the United States during the second half of the 18th Century. Prior to restoration work in 2022 the underside of the pot had remnants of a hallmark 'NH', allowing us to attribute the piece to early American silversmith Nathaniel Helme who was working in South Kingston, Rhode Island between 1761 and 1789. The piece stands on a square footing and has a timber handle...
Category
18th Century American Antique Queensland
Materials
Silver
Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Centrepiece by William Comyns & Sons
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unusual sterling silver centrepiece could be described as several things - a comport, a jardiniere or simply a footed bowl. Crafted by London silversmith William Comyns & Sons t...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Queensland
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Citrine, Diamond & Pearl Convertible Necklace Bracelet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We love versatile jewellery and this suite is extremely wearable in that it can adorn the body in three ways. The suite comprises a four strand necklace of individually knotted akoya pearls with a matched four strand bracelet, and a detachable citrine and diamond enhancer which can be worn on the necklace, the bracelet, and also as a singular pendant. The citrine and diamond enhancer has been set in 14 karat yellow gold and slides onto the clasp of the necklace and the bracelet, held in place with a figure of 8 safety catch. The necklace and bracelet both feature the same style 14 karat gold tongue and box clasp which are both working well and are secure. The citrine and diamond pendant can also be worn as a pendant on a fine chain via the small gold bale attached to the gold mounting. The necklace has been designed so that the detachable enhancer sits to the side, but can also be worn without the enhancer and the plain gold clasp worn to the back of the neck out of sight. A delightfully versatile suite which presents old world class and charm.
Marked - '585' & '14K' for gold purity
Measures - 58.5cm L (necklace) 19cm L (bracelet)
Total weight of set - 369 grams (combined set)
N.B. The plain gold chain...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Queensland
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Powolny for Lobmeyr Etched Glass Beaker
By J.L Lobmeyr, Michael Powolny
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An extremely fine glass beaker in a design by Michael Powolny (1871-1954) for Lobmeyr of Vienna. The piece retains its original fitted and labelled retailing box and has the makers m...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Queensland
Materials
Glass
George III Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle by Peter, Ann, & William Bateman
By Peter, Ann & William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This sterling silver sauce ladle was made by Peter, Ann, & William Bateman of the famed Bateman silversmithing family. The piece has a date mark indicating it was manufactured in Lon...
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Queensland
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
William IV Sterling Silver Wine Funnel
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This sterling silver wine funnel dates to the reign of William IV and is what we call a 'marriage' of two pieces. The two separating pieces are each hallmarked for a different maker,...
Category
19th Century British William IV Antique Queensland
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Contemporary Diamond Patterned Engraved Milgrained Band 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Our Perrie Ring is a beautifully crafted 18 carat jewel. A mix of brushed, engraved and beaded edging with sparkling pave set diamonds. Made with attention to detail, a single diamon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Queensland
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George III Sterling Silver Tea Strainer by Peter & Ann Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This very simple sterling silver tea-strainer was manufactured in London by Peter & Ann Bateman of the famed Bateman family. The strainer is very simple in its construction and featu...
Category
18th Century British Georgian Antique Queensland
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Spray Brooch with White & Yellow Diamonds
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This bold and well crafted brooch pin has been manufactured from yellow and white 18 karat gold and set with an array of white and yellow diamonds. The stylised 'artist's palette' is...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modernist Queensland
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold & Sapphire Art Deco Style Cufflinks
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of vintage cufflinks have been crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and are each set with blue sapphires. The centre of each cufflink 'front' features five channel set blue ca...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Queensland
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bohemian Garnet Brooch 'Czech Singing Community'
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming enamel and garnet set brooch is accompanied by its original fitted box and dates to the early 20th Century. The round target style brooch centres on the letters POC, wh...
Category
20th Century Czech Queensland
Materials
Garnet
Handmade, 18 Karat Gold, Ruby & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This handmade 'cubism' ring is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and is set with seven stones in total. The unisex ring features two pressure set baguette...
Category
20th Century Modernist Queensland
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A George III period sterling silver sugar shaker by members of the famed English silversmithing family, The Batemans. Although slightly rubbed, the hallmarks indicate manufacture fro...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Queensland
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Salt Cellar by Peter & Ann Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A George III period sterling silver salt cellar with a gilt wash interior and hand-chased details by two members of the famed English silversmithing family, Peter & Ann Bateman. An e...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Queensland
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Original Art Nouveau Diamond Brooch Necklace
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An exceptional Art Nouveau era brooch pendant presented in its original velvet box. The central brooch pendant is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold which has been silver topper and s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Queensland
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mindscape 2 Vessel by Ella Bulley
Located in Geneve, CH
Mindscape 2 Vessel by Ella Bulley
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: Ø 15 x H 19 cm.
Materials: Stoneware clay.
Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating work that f...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Queensland
Materials
Stoneware
Mindscape 1 Vessel by Ella Bulley
Located in Geneve, CH
Mindscape 1 Vessel by Ella Bulley
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: Ø 12 x H 19 cm.
Materials: Stoneware clay.
Ella Bulley is a Material Design Studio based in London, creating work that f...
Category
2010s British Post-Modern Queensland
Materials
Stoneware
Set Of 2 QTZ Lounge Chair And Ottoman by Alexander Lotersztain
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 QTZ Lounge Chair And Ottoman by Alexander Lotersztain
Limited Edition.
Dimensions: Lounge Chair: D 65,8 x W 82 x H 111 cm.
Ottoman: D 52 x W 66 x H 43,5 cm.
Materials: Elect...
Category
2010s Australian Post-Modern Queensland
Materials
Metal
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Hermes Paris Ear Clips
By Hermès
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This wonderful pair of 18 karat yellow gold ear clips were made by the French maker Hermes. Crafted from solid 18 karat yellow gold the pair feature a sprung clip fitting to the rear which is working well on both pieces. The ear clips are stylised 'knockers' and feature a ribbed curve to the front which appear to 'hang' from a gold circle, however they are fixed to each other. The pair are marked for retail by 'Hermes Paris' however also are marked with a French goldsmiths...
Category
20th Century French Retro Queensland
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Japanese Shakudo Cufflinks in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A wonderful pair of novelty, Japanese, 'shakudo' cufflinks set in 14 karat yellow gold. The central components of the cufflinks are likely to have been repurposed from something larg...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Queensland
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Shakudo
Impeccable Artistic Antique Ferahan Sarouk, 1880
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Acquired from a Swedish collector
Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (city) area from about 1850-1900 earned a deserved reputation as amongst the most desirable and imaginative finely woven carpets in Persia. As these things go, they morphed in style around 1910- 1920 into the differently woven Mahajirhan Sarouk fashion (quality examples of which are also in demand) and then disappeared entirely.
Their desirability rests not only on fine weaving, and excellent wool. Many of the better examples were commissioned by aristocrats or wealthy merchants who encouraged new approaches and creativity, one source of their excellence.
Beyond this lay a more fundamental and seemingly contradictory set of motivations by the weavers. At one and the same time they sought to emulate the great court carpets in finesse and design, and yet-- they applied rustic or village, and even tribal elements and nuances to their designs. The result was a cavalcade of creativity.
So, a village-based genre came into being which produced primarily an approx. 6x4 rug size format, and also provided, if more rarely, larger formats, which command increasingly high prices, due to their rarity, visual excitement and grandeur.
The artistic achievement of this “school” had to do with marrying elegance and a degree of formalism with whimsy, and design innovation. They offer a charm and a certain magic beyond that of court and most city carpets.
As in any area or era, there is a quality spectrum ranging from mediocre to highly superior. Superiority is judged of course as to weave and wool quality. It is rather unusual, though, to encounter pieces made before 1890 -which are bona fide Ferahan Sarouks- with poor wool or weaving: standards were upheld during this period, and natural dyes employed universally.
Thus, as an investment collectible to adorn the home we believe the ultimate criterion is aesthetics, this being an art form, after all.
Ferahan Sarouks have been a special area of interest for us over the decades both from artistic and investment perspectives.
Allowing for personal taste, our suggestions are few and simple. A Ferahan Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine and creative drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense “detail. The finest pieces also display balance in the use of space.
We have seen many finely woven pieces which in our view are garish and lack one of the two key artistic elements intrinsic to the better examples of this genre – elegance. Sometimes they are overly cluttered; the drawing artistry is muddled or lost. In other cases odd and ineffective design devices are used, detracting from or interfering with an otherwise good design. The era of the Ferahan Sarouk was rife with experiment, not all of them successful.
The other important attribute, when it can be found, is original artistic creativity, even serendipity, -- or effective design innovation within the compass of this rug type and the unique standards of its prime period.
On average, we examine between 20-30 antique Ferahan Sarouks...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Queensland
Materials
Wool
