Antique Sage

Technical Specifications Origin: China Period: 1920s (Art Deco) Technique: Hand-knotted Material: 100% Wool on a cotton foundation Dimensions: 2.10' x 5.10' (Approx. 86 cm x 178...

The composition is framed by a contrasting sage-green border, featuring highly detailed, naturalistic depictions of flowering branches and exotic birds in flight.

Rather than conveying physical strain or structural effort, this pose evokes introspection and thought, recalling established medieval visual conventions associated with prophets, sa...

The curvaceous pierced back splat exhibits an openwork (stylized) palmette design below a thick upper rail carved with a diamond shape that is emphasized by natural darkening of the ...

Its weathered painted surface in muted earthy tones of sage green, terracotta, and soft brown enhances the mask’s authentic character and aged patina.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of coral rose sage green and soft terracotta. The...

The color palette is sophisticated and soft, utilizing the celebrated Kerman "sunset" tones—dusty rose, soft sage, muted gold, and varied shades of indigo. Condition Report Overall...

Muted pastel tones—soft pinks, pale yellows, and sage greens—are used sparingly to render stylized bouquets that anchor the corners and center.

The primary hue is a vibrant, saturated coral field, expertly balanced by secondary elements in soft slate blue, sage green, and hints of gold. This specific palette choice, combined...

Within these geometric frames, stylized floral elements—including roses and thistles rendered in soft pinks, creams, and sage greens—are set against rich gold and ochre grounds.

Executed with remarkable detail, the scene depicts a solitary figure—likely a scholar or immortal—meditating amidst craggy mountains and ancient pine trees, rendered in a muted palet...

The artist, Niels Peter Christiansen (1873–1960), was a master of capturing the unique light of the Danish coast, and this piece demonstrates his skill with soft, blended brushwork a...

The palette is masterfully composed of soft, variegated earth tones—deep browns, taupes, and creams—which provide a grounding contrast to the occasional bursts of faded coral red and...

The design employs an elegant allover pattern composed of small, stylized botanical elements rendered in muted tones of faded terracotta, soft blue, and sage. This dense arrangement ...

The field demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of balance, where saturated rose-red and muted sage-green spandrels provide a grounded, decorative contrast to the lighter centra...

Delicate butterflies hover above the cascading branches, which feature large, stylized chrysanthemums rendered in subtle shades of gold, sage, and pale blue. The use of these traditi...

A Monumental Antique French Aubusson Settee c 1890s Original Aubusson, beautiful soft creams, blues,pinks, sage, etc. Distressed upholstery by design. No tear.

Dominated by a grand central medallion, the design features an exuberant cluster of roses and foliage rendered in vibrant crimson, pink, and sage tones. This sophisticated approach t...

This dense, repeating structure forms a true allover pattern, utilizing subtle shifts in tone—from sage and olive to rust and cream—to generate visual depth without reliance on figur...

The imagery highlights grapes and fruit clusters with leaves, woven in soft tones of ivory, ochre, and sage against a burgundy ground. Aubusson has been one of France’s most celebra...

The surrounding field is filled with gentle tonal variations of ivory, straw, and light sage, creating a subtle, atmospheric ground that allows the central motif to remain the focal ...

The fragment presents an abstracted landscape composition with organic forms and tonal transitions in ochre, muted gold, sage green, teal, and brown, characteristic of early Flemish ...

The muted field is dominated by a sophisticated, faded sage green, achieved through natural dyes that have mellowed beautifully over a century.

The design centers on a gracefully elongated medallion, densely packed with lush garlands of roses, peonies, and foliage rendered in muted shades of mauve, sage, and dusty rose. This...

The colors employed are derived from natural dyes, featuring subtle shades of apricot, pale rose, sage green, and muted indigo, creating a sophisticated yet pastoral aesthetic.

The preservation of the natural dyes, particularly the soft rose, sage green, and earthy tan tones, speaks to the enduring quality of these antique rugs crafted before the turn of th...

These striking floral rugs motifs utilize soft, muted tones of sage, cream, and pale yellow, creating a sophisticated contrast against the powerful red ground, perfectly capturing th...

The border showcases highly stylized chrysanthemum blossoms and trailing foliage, executed in a vibrant yet restrained spectrum of gold, rust, and sage green. The stepped, geometric ...

The palette is muted yet rich, featuring dominant earth tones of sage, taupe, and moss green, subtly punctuated by deep reds and blues, contributing to its designation as one of the ...

The color palette is particularly noteworthy, composed of gently faded terracotta, muted sage green, soft ivory, and pale mineral tones. Over time, the natural dyes have aged gracefu...

The secondary colors—soft sage, pale ochre, and particularly the muted, luminous coral—create a striking contrast, highlighting the depth of the dye work.

The field is dominated by a mesmerizing, highly structured allover pattern composed of interlocking diamond and stepped motifs, rendered in contrasting shades of dark slate blue and ...

The expansive central field is rendered in a sophisticated sage or celadon hue, a color highly prized in 1920s interiors.

An exceptional antique Turkish Barlou rug, handwoven circa 1900, featuring a refined all-over floral and vine design in a soft, elegant palette of ivory, blush, sage, powder blue, an...

The composition is dominated by a vibrant, cascading spray of red roses and their accompanying sage-toned foliage, set against a warm, peachy-tan field.

Faraghan rugs are known for their harmonious, muted color palettes—often incorporating soft blues, rusts, ivory, and sage—which give them a sophisticated, antique feel.

This framing narrative is teeming with a continuous, lyrical scroll of floral sprays and botanical vine-work—rendered in whispers of sky blue, white, and sage. Condition: This anti...

The border features an allover arrangement of oversized maple leaves and blossoms, executed in a palette of soft blues, creams, and sage greens that pop against the warm ground. Pro...

It is a recognizable ‘banjo’ shaped scientific instrument with all the carved details in gold gilt mounted to a case of painted, sage green. The circular dial of the barometer has pa...

The use of soft golds, ochres, and sage greens against the rich ground highlights the three-dimensional quality of the carving and knotting, characteristic of the finest Art Deco Chi...

This rich hue contrasts sharply with the luminous saffron yellow border, framed by a subtle sage green guard band, creating an effect of profound visual depth and warmth suitable for...

The floral motifs bloom in a sophisticated array of dusty rose, soft sky blue, and mint green, while the surrounding foliage flourishes in shades of gold, sage, and autumnal coral. A...

An early 20th century, Azerbaijani, Shahsavan Kilim rug with a traditional crimson, sage green and indigo diamond pattern with natural colored zig-zag diagonals, surrounded by a comp...

The dramatic use of a deep, saturated ground color creates striking contrast; this sophisticated palette includes rich crimson, pale gold, and sage green set against the powerful dep...

A beautiful sixteenth century Brussels tapestry fragment depicting fruit and foliage in a richly aged palette of deep indigo muted teal soft ivory warm golden taupe sage green and to...

The broad border is richly decorated with flowing palmettes, floral rosettes, and scrolling vines, rendered in a soft and harmonious palette of ivory, warm gold, sage green, muted ro...

The frame features a distressed creme paint-decorated surface with subtle sage green undertones, creating a layered and nuanced patina that can only be achieved over time.

The expansive field is rendered in a sophisticated, muted sage, providing a tranquil backdrop for the delicate botanical imagery.

Primary Colors: Crimson Red, Ivory, Deep Blue, Sage Green, Saffron Yellow

The field is set on a warm camel/gold ground and carries the complete program of the four great Chinese auspicious animals: a qilin (the Chinese unicorn — symbol of longevity and the...

A narrow key-fret inner guard border frames the field, giving way to a wide main border populated by vibrant floral sprays, auspicious symbols, and circular medallions rendered in so...

Rendered in variegated shades of tan, ecru, sand, camel, brown, coffee, taupe, rose, mauve, lavender, glaucous, baby blue, celadon, olive, sage, avocado, moss, fern, navy blue, bluis...

The palette utilizes soft, contrasting shades of apricot, pale sage, and taupe, which appear luminous against the dark ground.

The field is dominated by a shimmering, soft sage green color that provides a tranquil backdrop for the exuberant central composition.

The subtle use of rose pinks and sage greens in the scattered bouquets ensures the rug maintains a light, airy presence, placing this piece among the most sought-after ivory color ru...

Flourishing acanthus leaves, leafy vines, stylized palmettes, and volutes unfurl across a saturated navy blue field, which serves as a rich foil for the vivid reds, golden saffron, c...

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary aubergine field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of sage green, madder red, and soft teal. The...

The palette employs soft, muted pastels—pale rose, taupe, and subtle sage—lending the piece a delicate, romantic aesthetic characteristic of neoclassical taste.

The wide, cream-colored border provides a serene contrast to the vibrant field, featuring traditional Chinese motifs of stylized mountains, waves, and mythical creatures rendered in ...

Subtle accents of pale sage, soft pink, and dusty blue provide the necessary chromatic relief, ensuring the rug remains vibrant yet restrained.