Rug - 185 cm - 124 cm
08
days
03
hours
24
minutes
30
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Annick van Itallie
Graduated in art history with over 25 years' experience in antiques and applied arts appraisal.
Estimate € 800 - € 1,200
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 129461 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Hand-knotted Chinese rug from the early 20th century, 185 by 124 cm, likely wool on cotton or silk, produced in China with Art Deco imperial influences, featuring peonies, lotuses, cloud motifs and a deep turquoise field with beige borders, in good vintaged condition with signs of wear.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
The first image is AI-enhanced to better showcase the design against a neutral background. Please rely only on the following original photos for the item's true condition.
Antique Chinese rug, Art Deco or imperial style, with floral motifs typical of Eastern tradition.
Type and Origin
This is a hand-knotted Chinese rug, datable to the late 1800s to early 1900s (or similar vintage), originating from regions such as Beijing (Peking) or Ningxia. The style echoes Chinese Art Deco rugs, with Ming/Qing imperial influences, characterized by elaborate borders and an open central field.
Main Features
Colors: Deep turquoise-blue field (typical Chinese "sapphire blue"), beige/cream borders with gold motifs; harmonious palette with blue, green, beige and floral accents.
Motifs: Peonies (symbol of prosperity), lotus (rebirth), stylized clouds and central circular medallions; borders with geometric guilloche and floral scrolls, symmetric and asymmetric for a luxurious effect.
Materials and Technique: Likely wool on cotton (or partial silk), dense and precise knotting; dimensions 185x124 cm, with natural fringes and vintage condition with authentic wear (frayed edges, dust).
Conditions: Good for its age, with pile intact but showing signs of use (creases, dirt).
The first image is AI-enhanced to better showcase the design against a neutral background. Please rely only on the following original photos for the item's true condition.
Antique Chinese rug, Art Deco or imperial style, with floral motifs typical of Eastern tradition.
Type and Origin
This is a hand-knotted Chinese rug, datable to the late 1800s to early 1900s (or similar vintage), originating from regions such as Beijing (Peking) or Ningxia. The style echoes Chinese Art Deco rugs, with Ming/Qing imperial influences, characterized by elaborate borders and an open central field.
Main Features
Colors: Deep turquoise-blue field (typical Chinese "sapphire blue"), beige/cream borders with gold motifs; harmonious palette with blue, green, beige and floral accents.
Motifs: Peonies (symbol of prosperity), lotus (rebirth), stylized clouds and central circular medallions; borders with geometric guilloche and floral scrolls, symmetric and asymmetric for a luxurious effect.
Materials and Technique: Likely wool on cotton (or partial silk), dense and precise knotting; dimensions 185x124 cm, with natural fringes and vintage condition with authentic wear (frayed edges, dust).
Conditions: Good for its age, with pile intact but showing signs of use (creases, dirt).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Length
185 cm
Width
124 cm
Material
Wool on silk
Country of origin
China
Condition
Overall in fair condition with traces of ageing and usage
Professionally cleaned
No
Manufacturing period
Early 20th century
Sold by
