VIALE FERRERO (Mercedes). Oriental and Western Rugs. - Lot 293

VIALE FERRERO (Mercedes). Oriental and Western Rugs. Paris, Grange Batelière, “Documentaires en couleurs” series, No. 17. Publisher’s hardcover, large-format (In-4), with extensive color illustrations. An elegant, accessible book devoted to the art of the carpet, ranging from the great Persian, Anatolian, and Caucasian productions to Western creations inspired by Eastern models. Written by Mercedes Viale Ferrero, an Italian art historian renowned for her work on the decorative arts, this volume offers a clear and accessible overview of the history, manufacturing techniques, decorative motifs, and major production centers. Richly illustrated with color reproductions, the book allows readers to appreciate the ornamental richness of antique carpets and to understand the reciprocal influences between the East and the West. Intended for a broad, cultured audience, it reflects the growing interest in the decorative and textile arts during the 1960s and 1970s. Although not a specialized reference work, this volume remains sought after for the quality of its illustrations, its meticulous presentation, and its status as a representative example of the major illustrated documentary collections of the era. Condition: publisher’s illustrated binding. Subjects: decorative arts, textile arts, Oriental rugs, the Caucasus, Persia, Anatolia.