Antique Needlepoint English Knotted Rug
$22,500.00
| Stock number | 6640 |
| Size | 8 ft 8 in x 10 ft 5 in (2.64 m x 3.17 m) |
| Origin | England |
| Age | Circa 1860 |
| Style | Needlepoint |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Needlework / Textiles |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Needlepoint English Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1860s. This exceptional example of Victorian textile artistry blends the fine detail associated with needlepoint rugs with the durability of a knotted pile. Originating from England during the height of the decorative arts revival, this piece reflects the period's fascination with opulent, historic design forms. The design employs a dramatic, high-contrast palette, featuring rich black and deep brown fields that serve as a striking ground for the highly structured allover pattern. Large, repeating cartouches, intricately framed in gold scrollwork, dominate the composition, creating a sense of formal grandeur typical of mid-19th-century European weaving. Within the ornate frames, bouquets of naturalistic flowers and foliage emerge from classical urns.