Rare Antique Oval Irish Arts & Crafts Donegal Rug
$23,000.00
| Stock number | 25965 |
| Size | 9 ft 6 in x 14 ft 6 in (2.90 m x 4.42 m) |
| Origin | Irish |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | Donegal |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Green |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Donegal - Arts & Crafts Europe Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: Continental, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece is a refined example of the donegal Arts & Crafts aesthetic, merging the hand-knotted tradition with the flowing, organic lines popular in the early 20th century. The unusual oval format immediately distinguishes this textile, lending it a unique architectural presence suitable for highly specific interior spaces. The sophisticated palette is anchored by a serene, pale robin's egg blue field contrasted with a creamy ivory ground. Large, sweeping acanthus scrolls, rendered in rich terracotta and tan, frame the central design and create a dynamic sense of movement. This piece's origin within the Continental rugs tradition suggests a strong influence from French Baroque and Rococo textiles, skillfully adapted for the modern European home.