Antique Peking Chinese Medallion Ivory Beige Cream White 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional example of a late 19th-century Peking weaving captures the restrained elegance characteristic of the finest antique rugs produced for the imperial court and elite clientele. The design is defined by its masterful use of negative space, allowing the subtle sheen of the wool to dominate the composition.
The expansive field is rendered in a luminous palette of ivory, beige, and cream white, providing a soft, neutral foundation that contrasts sharply with the dramatic, deep indigo border. This sophisticated color pairing highlights the delicate internal motifs—a central circular medallion and corresponding corner spandrels—executed in soft blues and salmon hues.
Traditional Chinese iconography is subtly integrated throughout the structure. The central medallion features stylized floral and geometric elements, framed by the classic key-fret pattern that runs along the primary border. The corner spandrels mirror the central design’s intricacy, grounding the composition without cluttering the vast open field.
Woven with a luxurious, dense pile, this piece exhibits remarkable preservation, retaining the clarity of its dyes and the integrity of its structure. Its generous dimensions classify it as one of the highly desirable room size rugs from the period, offering a monumental statement piece suitable for a grand drawing-room or formal dining area.