Wool Antique Ivory Beige Cream White 1890s Hand Knotted Pile Rectangle Rug
$45,000.00
| Stock number | 24341 |
| Size | 11 ft 9 in x 14 ft 8 in (3.58 m x 4.47 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Peking |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Medallion |
Wool Antique Ivory Beige Cream White 1890s Hand Knotted Pile Rectangle Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 19th-century weaving presents a serene and sophisticated aesthetic, characterized by its expansive, luminous field. The palette relies heavily on the soft, desirable tones of ivory, beige, cream, white, providing a versatile foundation for the delicate blue motifs scattered across the surface. The design adheres to classical Chinese court sensibilities, favoring open space and symbolic representation over dense pattern saturation. The central medallion, rendered in deep indigo, anchors the composition while allowing the eye to wander among the scattered sprigs of blossoming branches, vases, and stylized clouds. The masterful use of negative space ensures the piece retains a sense of lightness and grandeur.