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Art Deco Chinese Antique Wool Rug, Gold Oval Medallion — 8'1"×10'2" -1B997

$5,216.35

£3,855.58

€5,346VAT Included

CA$7,194.70

A$7,236.82

CHF 4,216.69

MX$88,170.08

NOK 48,494.75

SEK 49,745.89

DKK 33,544.79

About the Item

A superb antique hand-knotted Chinese Art Deco rug, woven circa 1920s and presented in exceptional, near-mint condition — an increasingly rare find in a category where honest wear is the norm. The pile is full, even, and deeply lustrous throughout, retaining the silky sheen and chromatic intensity of a piece that has been carefully preserved across a century of existence. This is a collector's example in every sense. The design is built around one of the most dramatic compositional formats in the Art Deco Chinese repertoire: a vast oval medallion in warm, burnished golden amber, its elliptical form ringed by a soft blush-pink oval border that floats with effortless elegance against the deep burgundy plum field. The contrast between the glowing gold center and the jewel-toned surround is visually arresting — bold enough to command a room, refined enough to anchor it with grace. The field surrounding the medallion is animated with a carefully composed scatter of classical Chinese motifs, each rendered with the painterly delicacy characteristic of the finest 1920s production. Wisteria branches trail across the upper field, their white and powder-blue blossoms cascading in loose, naturalistic sprays. Dark charcoal peonies — the flower of wealth and honor in Chinese tradition — bloom in the corners with quiet authority. A foo lion in cobalt blue and saffron gold stands sentinel in the lower field, its form rendered with the stylized energy of the Art Deco moment. Ruyi cloud scrolls in teal and ivory drift across the plum ground, symbols of good fortune and fulfillment. Scattered cherry blossom petals and delicate butterfly motifs complete the composition — a garden of auspicious symbols suspended in a field of deep, saturated color. The outer border is a restrained ivory fringe, allowing the richness of the field and medallion to speak without competition. The overall palette — golden amber, deep plum, blush pink, charcoal, cobalt, teal, and ivory — is a masterclass in Art Deco color theory: simultaneously opulent and harmonious, maximalist in spirit yet perfectly controlled in execution. Please note: a light vertical crease is visible through the medallion, the result of storage folding. This is entirely superficial and will relax naturally with use and laying flat — it does not affect the structural integrity or long-term beauty of the piece. At 247 × 311 cm (8'1" × 10'2"), this is a room-defining scale — ideal for a formal living room, dining room, or master suite. In near-mint condition and with this exceptional colorway, it represents one of the finest examples of its type available on the market today. Key Details Type: Antique handmade rug Style: Art Deco Chinese Origin: China Age: circa 1920s (approx. 100 years old) Material: Hand-spun wool pile on cotton foundation Technique: Hand-knotted Dimensions: 247 × 311 cm / 8'1" × 10'2" Design: Large oval golden medallion on burgundy plum field; wisteria, peonies, foo lion, ruyi cloud scrolls, butterflies, cherry blossoms Colors: Golden amber, deep burgundy/plum, blush pink, charcoal, cobalt blue, teal, ivory Pile: Exceptionally full, even, and lustrous throughout — near-mint Condition: Excellent/Near-Mint — full pile, vivid colors, light storage crease in medallion (superficial, disclosed)

Dimensions:
Width: 97.25 in (247 cm)Length: 122.45 in (311 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
1920s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Bordeaux, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3006349661342

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