Antique Needlepoint Austrian Rug, Country of Origin: Austria, Circa Date: First Quarter Of the 20th Century – Here is a fascinating and eye-catching antique rug — an antique needlepoint piece that was originally handmade in Austria over one hundred years ago. Detailed palmettes with serrated edges, recurved scrolls and delicate floral motifs decorate the bistre field of this lovely composition. A radiant combination of golden yellow, orange, red, apricot pink and smoky periwinkle adds to the visual appeal of this detailed needlework carpet. A piece that is typically European in many ways, this rug also articulates an intense Eastern influence, thus demonstrating the tremendous level of influence wielded by the carpet makers of the east throughout history. Rugs such as this piece are snapshots of history, and important cultural markers.
Nazmiyal Collection Archive Record
This rug has been sold and is preserved in the Nazmiyal Collection digital archive for historical documentation and collector education.
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Antique Needlepoint Austrian Rug 43314
Size: 4 ft 8 in x 5 ft 11 in (1.42 m x 1.8 m)
Origin: England
Style: Needlepoint Rugs
This unique needlepoint carpet features a series of repeating palmette motifs arranged in a geometric pattern defined by decorative strapwork.
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