Antique Chinese Art Deco Maritime Sailing Oval Rug
$1,500.00
| Stock number | 21987 |
| Size | 1 ft 8 in x 4 ft 4 in (0.51 m x 1.32 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1920 |
| Style | Chinese Art Deco |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Green |
| Pattern | Geometric, Medallion |
Antique Chinese - Art Deco Small Scatter Size Wool Black Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece is a quintessential example of the transitional style that emerged from Beijing and Tianjin workshops during the Republican era. Its unusual oval shape and small scatter size format make it a highly desirable accent piece, perfect for introducing depth and narrative into a focused space. The drama of the composition is anchored by the profound, nearly absolute black color rugs field, which serves as a night sky or deep ocean backdrop. Against this void, a beautifully rendered three-masted junk ship sails upon stylized waves, flanked by ethereal, pastel-toned clouds. This central pictorial element is rendered in soft creams, teals, and muted rose, creating a striking contrast that defines the Art Deco aesthetic.