Antique Oversized Axminster English Geometric Knotted Rug
| Stock number | 24898 |
| Size | 15 ft 3 in x 23 ft 4 in (4.65 m x 7.11 m) |
| Origin | England |
| Age | Circa 1750 |
| Style | Axminster |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Oversized Axminster English Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1750s. This exceptional piece represents the pinnacle of 18th-century English carpet weaving, produced during the earliest years of the Axminster factory. Its substantial dimensions classify it as a truly large oversized big rug, designed to anchor the grand salon or drawing room of a stately home. The field features a complex, repeating pattern of stylized floral medallions and palmettes, rendered with a sophisticated, almost painterly quality. While the title suggests a geometric structure, the execution is deeply rooted in the Persian and European neoclassical traditions that influenced all antique rugs of this era, demonstrating Axminster's ambition to rival Continental production. The palette is remarkably warm and resonant, dominated by rich, oxidized tones of rust and terracotta.