Antique Axminster English Floral Knotted Hallway Runner Rug
$13,600.00
| Stock number | 23826 |
| Size | 3 ft 4 in x 17 ft 4 in (1.02 m x 5.28 m) |
| Origin | England |
| Age | Circa 1750 |
| Style | Axminster |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Floral |
Hallway Runner Rugs (3.04ft x 17.04ft), Country of Origin: England, Circa Date: 1750s. This exceptional example of early English weaving represents the pinnacle of the Axminster manufacture, a tradition established to rival the grand court carpets of France. Its finely knotted structure speaks to the ambition of 18th-century British textile arts, placing it among the most desirable antique rugs available today. The design features an opulent, naturalistic arrangement of blossoms, including peonies and roses, rendered in vibrant hues of deep rose, sapphire blue, and soft mauve. These magnificent blossoms are set against a luminous cream white color ground, allowing the complexity of the polychromatic palette to truly resonate. The density of the bloom clusters creates a sense of depth characteristic of the period's textile artistry.