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Pablo Picasso 'Run of the Bulls' Wool Rug carpet by Ege Axminster, 1990
Pablo Picasso 'Run of the Bulls' Wool Rug carpet by Ege Axminster, 1990

Pablo Picasso 'Run of the Bulls' Wool Rug carpet by Ege Axminster, 1990

By Ege Axminster A/S, (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Woolen Pablo Picasso Rug “Run of the Bulls” by Ege Axminster carpets in Denmark. late-Twentieth Century.

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1990s Danish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Wallaby" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo
Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Wallaby" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo

Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Wallaby" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo

By Claude Picasso

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Limited edition rug design by Claude Picasso the son of Pablo Picasso. Manufactured in Copenhagen by Rapsel, 1990. Brand new never been on the floor this rug as the all document th...

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1990s Danish Post-Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Borlung" Wool Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo
Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Borlung" Wool Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo

Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Borlung" Wool Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo

By Claude Picasso

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Limited edition rug design by Claude Picasso the son of Pablo Picasso. Manufactured in Copenhagen by Rapsel 1990. Brand new never been on the floor this rug as the all document the...

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1990s Danish Post-Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Picasso "Run of the Bulls" Rug 8ft 2in x 11ft 2in
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Picasso "Run of the Bulls" Rug 8ft 2in x 11ft 2in

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Picasso "Run of the Bulls" Rug 8ft 2in x 11ft 2in

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Pablo Picasso Rug by Ege, Scandinavia, Mid-Twentieth Century. Size: 8 ft 2 in x 11 ft 2 in (2.49 m x 3.4 m). The rug is lacking its original label and was originally called “...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction
The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction

The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Dallas, TX

31373 New Contemporary Indian Kilim Rug, 10'02 x 14'02. The Cubist Shoal: A Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction. This exceptional handwoven wool contempora...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction
The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction

The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Dallas, TX

31368 New Contemporary Indian Kilim Rug, 09'05 x 12'02. The Cubist Shoal: A Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction. This exceptional handwoven wool contempora...

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The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction
The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction

The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Dallas, TX

31370 New Contemporary Indian Kilim Rug, 05'03 x 08'02. The Cubist Shoal: A Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction. This exceptional handwoven wool contempora...

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The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction
The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction

The Cubist Shoal: Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Dallas, TX

31369 New Contemporary Indian Kilim Rug, 08'04 x 10'02. The Cubist Shoal: A Contemporary Indian Kilim Masterpiece of Modernist Abstraction. This exceptional handwoven wool contempora...

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Wool

1960s Artistic Ivory Cream Art Moderne Pablo Picasso Bouquet of Peace Design Rug
1960s Artistic Ivory Cream Art Moderne Pablo Picasso Bouquet of Peace Design Rug

1960s Artistic Ivory Cream Art Moderne Pablo Picasso Bouquet of Peace Design Rug

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1960 Germany Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 6'8" x 7'10" (80 x 94 in), in ivory and cream tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Mid 20th Century A...

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Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Western European Rugs

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Wool

The Aquatic Mosaic: A Vintage Zapotec Kilim Masterpiece of Cubist Harmony
The Aquatic Mosaic: A Vintage Zapotec Kilim Masterpiece of Cubist Harmony

The Aquatic Mosaic: A Vintage Zapotec Kilim Masterpiece of Cubist Harmony

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Dallas, TX

79154 Vintage Tessellated Fish Zapotec Kilim Rug, 02'08 x 04'09. This exceptional handwoven wool vintage Tessellated Fish Zapotec rug is a masterstroke of cultural prestige, a rare c...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Aesthetic Movement North and South American Rugs

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Wool

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Vintage Limited Edition Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo for Rapsel, 1990s
Vintage Limited Edition Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo for Rapsel, 1990s

Vintage Limited Edition Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo for Rapsel, 1990s

By Claude Picasso

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage wool rug, designed in 1990 by Claude Picasso, son of Pablo, and manufactured by Danish brand Rapsel.

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1990s Danish Organic Modern Western European Rugs

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Vintage Limited Edition Red Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo for Rapsel, 1990s
Vintage Limited Edition Red Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo for Rapsel, 1990s

Vintage Limited Edition Red Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo for Rapsel, 1990s

By Claude Picasso

Located in Milan, IT

Vintage wool rug, designed in 1990 by Claude Picasso, son of Pablo, and manufactured by Danish brand Rapsel.

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1990s Danish Organic Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug After Pablo Picasso's 'La Paloma Con Guisantes'
Rug After Pablo Picasso's 'La Paloma Con Guisantes'

Rug After Pablo Picasso's 'La Paloma Con Guisantes'

By Desso, (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

The carpet was manufactured in the 1990s by the Dutch company Desso.

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1990s Dutch Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Pablo Picasso "Running of the Bulls" 1994 Ege Axminster Wool Rug
Pablo Picasso "Running of the Bulls" 1994 Ege Axminster Wool Rug

Pablo Picasso "Running of the Bulls" 1994 Ege Axminster Wool Rug

By Ege Axminster A/S, (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Indianapolis, IN

A 1994 wool rug with image after Pablo Picasso's work Running of the Bulls. Produced by Ege Axminster and made in Denmark, this colorful rug features a Cubist depiction of the Pamplo...

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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Pablo Picasso Rug
Vintage Pablo Picasso Rug

Vintage Pablo Picasso Rug

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Vintage Pablo Picasso Rug

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

This powerful, artistically significant French art carpet features one of Picasso's most notable works, which marked the beginning of a new branch of cubism.

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Jasmine" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo
Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Jasmine" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo

Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Jasmine" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo

By Claude Picasso

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Limited edition rug design by Claude Picasso the son of Pablo Picasso. Manufactured in Copenhagen by Rapsel, 1990. Brand new never been on the floor this rug as the all document th...

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1990s Danish Post-Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Kuookabura" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo
Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Kuookabura" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo

Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Kuookabura" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo

By Claude Picasso

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Limited edition rug design by Claude Picasso the son of Pablo Picasso. Manufactured in Copenhagen by Rapsel 1990. Brand new never been on the floor this rug as the all document the...

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Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Sydney" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo, 1990
Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Sydney" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo, 1990

Danish Rapsel Limited Edition "Sydney" Rug by Claude Picasso Son of Pablo, 1990

By Claude Picasso

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Limited edition rug design by Claude Picasso the son of Pablo Picasso. Manufactured in Copenhagen by Rapsel 1990. Brand new never been on the floor this rug as the all document the...

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Antique Early 1900s Danish Post-Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

After Picasso "The Run of the Bulls" -- Rug or Wall Hanging
After Picasso "The Run of the Bulls" -- Rug or Wall Hanging

After Picasso "The Run of the Bulls" -- Rug or Wall Hanging

By Ege Axminster A/S

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

After the 1935 Picasso pastel and tusche drawing "The Run of the Bulls", licensed from the Marina Picasso collection.

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1990s Danish More Carpets

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Wool

Picasso Rug "Peace and Joy, " Edition of 500
Picasso Rug "Peace and Joy, " Edition of 500

Picasso Rug "Peace and Joy, " Edition of 500

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Dronten, NL

Official Picasso estate edition made in 1997 by Desso in a limited edition of 500 pieces. Based on the "Le Visage de la Paix" painting of 1952. We offer museum quality crating and a...

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1990s Dutch Western European Rugs

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Wool

Rug by Pablo Picasso
Rug by Pablo Picasso

Rug by Pablo Picasso

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Rug by Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

Very rare limited edition 225/500 art tapestry of Pablo Picasso's "Arlequin y mujer con collar" made ​​by the famous and highly respected worldwide Dutch manufacturer Desso. It was ...

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"Mougins" Rug from Pablo Picasso
"Mougins" Rug from Pablo Picasso

"Mougins" Rug from Pablo Picasso

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W 78.75 in L 90.56 in

"Mougins" Rug from Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Paris, FR

Pablo Picasso Carpet Circa 1970 Hand knotted wool carpet Signed : Picasso back of the carpet From the edition of approximately 8 in this size, this work was produced by Marie C...

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Vintage 1970s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

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Carpet Of Picasso For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carpet of picasso for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and animal skin, every carpet of picasso was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carpet of picasso — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A carpet of picasso, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Pablo Picasso and Ege Axminster A/S each produced at least one beautiful carpet of picasso that is worth considering.

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