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A piece of this distinction merits complete restoration to its original integrity. Today, the piece is offered as-is at the listed price. We invite designers, collectors, and professionals to consult with us regarding the remaining work and its cost.
Signed Pontremoli Vintage English Palace Rug, Gold with Medallion - Rug & Kilim
This colossal and utterly magnificent textile, handwoven and executed ad ago (by the needle), is an antique English palace rug of a particularly outstanding provenance, originating circa 1930-1940. This masterpiece is the work of J.M.P. Pontremoli, an exceptional weaver whose London workshop was celebrated for reviving historical English and Italian needlepoint techniques. This monumental piece is an essential highlight of Rug & Kilim's European Collection, representing the luxurious Historical Revival style that defined high-end European interiors during the 1930s.On the Design: This extraordinary needlework masterpiece represents the pinnacle of Jacques Mereno Pontremoli's (1886-1952) workshop production, executed at his legendary laboratory where Italian Sephardic craftsmanship traditions merged with English decorative arts excellence. Created in the early 1930s for the ballroom of Somerset House, Stratford Place, this monumental work required eleven trained women artisans two years to complete using meticulous curtain stitch combining gros-point and petit-point techniques. The rare JMP signature confirms its prestigious provenance from the workshop that held Royal Warrant under HM Queen Mary and served illustrious clients including the Duke of Kent. This masterful specimen joins Rug & Kilim's most distinguished acquisitions as a documented example of Anglo-Italian decorative arts at their absolute zenith.The composition bathes the room in soft light, defined by its luminous cream and pale gold field. The design centers on a majestic Regal Medallion, a classical form ringed by scrolling arabesques and stylized botanical elements in soft mint green and gold. This central elegance is held captive by a wide border teeming with robust, stylized floral sprays and cartouches rendered in a vibrant yet sun-faded palette of gold, saffron, and muted red.This sophisticated design bridges historical styles—echoing the grandeur of 17th-century European needlework. This deep reverence for heritage is a direct reflection of the Pontremoli family's legacy, who brought their Italian mastery of fine arts and classical craftsmanship to England, thereby enriching the nation's decorative arts. It is a work of exceptional artistry and heritage, embodying the finest traditions of European decorative arts with a 20th-century clarity. The early 1930s creation date and rare JMP signature make it particularly significant within Pontremoli production chronology. References in Mayorcas's English Needlework Carpets and Lewis's The Pontremoli Collection confirm its art historical importance.Condition:
A piece of this distinction merits complete restoration to its original integrity. Today, the piece is offered as-is at the listed price. We invite designers, collectors, and professionals to consult with us regarding the remaining work and its cost.
"Rug & Kilim's inventory spans the past four centuries and includes everything from ethnic and tribal patterns to European designs, as well as a host of Art Deco, abstract and understated tone-on-tone offerings, all in a vast array of materials, weaves and sizes."
— Tony Freund, 1stDibs Editorial Director
The Rug & Kilim Standard
The Rug & Kilim Standard
A standard since our inception upheld across every acquisition, transaction, and delivery.
45+ Year Old Institution
More than four decades of expertise and stewardship, under the leadership of our Principal, Jahanshah "Josh" Nazmiyal.
Favorable Return Policy
Our return policy is 48 hours upon receipt allowing you to confirm the purchase in your space with confidence.
Product Warranty
Each rug is hand selected or produced through the most reputable sources under the direct supervision of our Principal.
Trusted Global Delivery
Reliable worldwide delivery handled with care, precision and constant communication.
Exceptional Support
Attentive, knowledgeable guidance before and after purchase from our dedicated team of specialists.
Long Term Care
We stand behind every piece we place and remain a resource to our clients for the lifetime of their collection.
The R&K Image Studio is a new visual workspace designed to present the Rug & Kilim collection
with clarity, restraint, and precision — in your space or any space you imagine.
This tool allows you to view, refine, and prepare imagery drawn directly from the pieces in our
archive. They can be visualized cleanly, isolated thoughtfully, and adjusted for presentations,
proposals, and private viewings, without altering the integrity of the original work.
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European
Wool
NO. 35775
England
16'10" X 31'6" (5.13 m x 9.60 m)
$90,000 - In RestorationiA piece of this distinction merits complete restoration to its original integrity. Today, the piece is offered as-is at the listed price. We invite designers, collectors, and professionals to consult with us regarding the remaining work and its cost.
Signed Pontremoli Vintage English Palace Rug, Gold with Medallion - Rug & Kilim
This colossal and utterly magnificent textile, handwoven and executed ad ago (by the needle), is an antique English palace rug of a particularly outstanding provenance, originating circa 1930-1940. This masterpiece is the work of J.M.P. Pontremoli, an exceptional weaver whose London workshop was celebrated for reviving historical English and Italian needlepoint techniques. This monumental piece is an essential highlight of Rug & Kilim's European Collection, representing the luxurious Historical Revival style that defined high-end European interiors during the 1930s.On the Design: This extraordinary needlework masterpiece represents the pinnacle of Jacques Mereno Pontremoli's (1886-1952) workshop production, executed at his legendary laboratory where Italian Sephardic craftsmanship traditions merged with English decorative arts excellence. Created in the early 1930s for the ballroom of Somerset House, Stratford Place, this monumental work required eleven trained women artisans two years to complete using meticulous curtain stitch combining gros-point and petit-point techniques. The rare JMP signature confirms its prestigious provenance from the workshop that held Royal Warrant under HM Queen Mary and served illustrious clients including the Duke of Kent. This masterful specimen joins Rug & Kilim's most distinguished acquisitions as a documented example of Anglo-Italian decorative arts at their absolute zenith.The composition bathes the room in soft light, defined by its luminous cream and pale gold field. The design centers on a majestic Regal Medallion, a classical form ringed by scrolling arabesques and stylized botanical elements in soft mint green and gold. This central elegance is held captive by a wide border teeming with robust, stylized floral sprays and cartouches rendered in a vibrant yet sun-faded palette of gold, saffron, and muted red.This sophisticated design bridges historical styles—echoing the grandeur of 17th-century European needlework. This deep reverence for heritage is a direct reflection of the Pontremoli family's legacy, who brought their Italian mastery of fine arts and classical craftsmanship to England, thereby enriching the nation's decorative arts. It is a work of exceptional artistry and heritage, embodying the finest traditions of European decorative arts with a 20th-century clarity. The early 1930s creation date and rare JMP signature make it particularly significant within Pontremoli production chronology. References in Mayorcas's English Needlework Carpets and Lewis's The Pontremoli Collection confirm its art historical importance.Condition:
A piece of this distinction merits complete restoration to its original integrity. Today, the piece is offered as-is at the listed price. We invite designers, collectors, and professionals to consult with us regarding the remaining work and its cost.
"Rug & Kilim has become a go-to for us. The vintage and modern inventory is unlike anywhere else, the team is easy to work with, and the custom program holds up to the same standard."
— Mx Ariel Ashe, Ashe Leandro LLC
The Rug & Kilim Standard
The Rug & Kilim Standard
A standard since our inception upheld across every acquisition, transaction, and delivery.
45+ Year Old Institution
More than four decades of expertise and stewardship, under the leadership of our Principal, Jahanshah "Josh" Nazmiyal.
Favorable Return Policy
Our return policy is 48 hours upon receipt allowing you to confirm the purchase in your space with confidence.
Product Warranty
Each rug is hand selected or produced through the most reputable sources under the direct supervision of our Principal.
Trusted Global Delivery
Reliable worldwide delivery handled with care, precision and constant communication.
Exceptional Support
Attentive, knowledgeable guidance before and after purchase from our dedicated team of specialists.
Long Term Care
We stand behind every piece we place and remain a resource to our clients for the lifetime of their collection.
