Rare Oversized Antique European Rug with Pictorials & Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1920, this 13x19 antique European rug is an extraordinary monument of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Originating from Holland, its design represents a grand-scale revival piece that honors classical 17th-century Persian pictorial traditions through a structured, multi-medallion hunting composition.On the Design:This antique European rug is a work of monumental grandeur, serving as a sprawling textile canvas that masterfully reimagines 17th-century Safavid Persian art through a Western lens. Believed to be an early 20th-century Dutch production, the layout follows a strict top-to-bottom verticality reminiscent of historic European tapestries. The narrative unfolds down the expansive 13x19 field, starting with winding serpents and celestial birds before transitioning into a courtly hunting landscape populated by stags, wild leopards, and peacocks. This complex hierarchy of creatures acts as a sophisticated homage to classical "Paradise" carpets, which historically symbolized regal dominion over the wild world.The multi-medallion axis anchors the field with flawless symmetry, evoking the prestigious look of early Persian workshop masterpieces. By nestling these lobed, red-toned medallions directly between towering cypress trees – traditional symbols of eternal life – the weaver achieves a formal balance between geometric discipline and natural fluidity. Every figure is integrated into a polychromatic dreamscape of terracotta, forest green, and slate blue that has matured into an exquisite, painterly patina over the decades. Framed by a disciplined border of birds and floral cartouches, this academic legacy piece brings a profound sense of aristocratic permanence and historic depth to grand-scale rooms.Condition:This antique European pictorial rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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Antique
Wool
NO. 36870
Holland, c. 1920
12'11" X 19'4" (3.94 m x 5.89 m)
$95,000
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Rare Oversized Antique European Rug with Pictorials & Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1920, this 13x19 antique European rug is an extraordinary monument of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Originating from Holland, its design represents a grand-scale revival piece that honors classical 17th-century Persian pictorial traditions through a structured, multi-medallion hunting composition.On the Design:This antique European rug is a work of monumental grandeur, serving as a sprawling textile canvas that masterfully reimagines 17th-century Safavid Persian art through a Western lens. Believed to be an early 20th-century Dutch production, the layout follows a strict top-to-bottom verticality reminiscent of historic European tapestries. The narrative unfolds down the expansive 13x19 field, starting with winding serpents and celestial birds before transitioning into a courtly hunting landscape populated by stags, wild leopards, and peacocks. This complex hierarchy of creatures acts as a sophisticated homage to classical "Paradise" carpets, which historically symbolized regal dominion over the wild world.The multi-medallion axis anchors the field with flawless symmetry, evoking the prestigious look of early Persian workshop masterpieces. By nestling these lobed, red-toned medallions directly between towering cypress trees – traditional symbols of eternal life – the weaver achieves a formal balance between geometric discipline and natural fluidity. Every figure is integrated into a polychromatic dreamscape of terracotta, forest green, and slate blue that has matured into an exquisite, painterly patina over the decades. Framed by a disciplined border of birds and floral cartouches, this academic legacy piece brings a profound sense of aristocratic permanence and historic depth to grand-scale rooms.Condition:This antique European pictorial rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
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