Blue Floral Fleur De Lis Design Early 19th Century Antique Oversized English Needlepoint Carpet
$66,500.00
| Stock number | 20404 |
| Size | 13 ft 6 in x 20 ft 6 in (4.11 m x 6.25 m) |
| Origin | England |
| Age | Circa 1830 |
| Style | Needlepoint |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Needlework / Textiles |
| Colors | Blue |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
This early nineteenth-century Needlepoint carpet from England is a monumental achievement of European textile history, representing the aristocratic elegance of the Georgian and early Victorian eras. While most needlepoints from this period are found in small scatter sizes, this oversized specimen is a rare "stately home" piece, likely commissioned for a grand manor or a formal drawing room where it would serve as the foundational anchor of a classical interior. The composition is centered upon a regal blue floral and Fleur-de-Lis rug design pattern. The Fleur-de-Lis, a stylized lily symbolizing royalty, light, and life, is integrated into a rhythmic botanical grid that is quintessentially British in its disciplined grace. The drawing is remarkably detailed, featuring a lush garden of English roses, bluebells, and scrolling foliage.