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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Viennese Art Nouveau Rug

$19,200
£14,488.42
€16,860.96
CA$27,105.24
A$27,200
CHF 15,863.37
MX$330,718.92
NOK 182,285.91
SEK 187,471.76
DKK 126,044.58

About the Item

Vintage Viennese Art Nouveau Rug Size: 9'9" × 13'5" (297 × 408 cm) This extraordinary 1930s Viennese Art Nouveau rug is a rare and dazzling example of early 20th-century textile design, exuding the richness of the Wiener Werkstätte movement and the lyrical elegance of Secessionist art. Handwoven in Austria, the rug captures a spirited combination of stylized naturalism and bold decorative abstraction — hallmarks of the Art Nouveau aesthetic. At its heart, the rug features a soft, camel-toned central medallion adorned with scattered whimsical floral motifs in delicate pinks and purples. Encircling this field is a dramatic, richly ornamented border alive with fantastical serpentine forms and blooming stylized flora. The serpents — rendered in vivid purples, oranges, and corals — add a symbolic and slightly mythic dimension, possibly alluding to cycles of transformation and regeneration. Radiating outward, the border erupts with large sunflower-like rosettes, lotus blossoms, and exotic foliate shapes, intricately woven in vibrant jewel tones — emerald, vermilion, lavender, aquamarine, and saffron. This dynamic chromatic spectrum is further grounded by a sumptuous plum-purple field, which adds visual depth and contrast to the composition. The corners of the rug are crowned by anthropomorphic lion figures — abstracted and symmetrical — whose stylized, almost mosaic-like rendering reinforces the rug’s handcrafted charm and playful sophistication. Around the perimeter, a lively border of striped bands and pomegranate motifs recalls Eastern influences while still rooted in the Western decorative tradition. Expertly hand-knotted from fine wool, this rug not only stands as a functional textile but also as a collector's piece — a testament to the imaginative and refined sensibilities of Vienna’s interwar design scene. Its exceptional use of color, geometry, and natural motifs makes it a statement artwork for connoisseurs of decorative arts, historic textiles, or Viennese modernism. A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 117 in (297.18 cm)Length: 161 in (408.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    Austria
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB82601stDibs: LU822648988282

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