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Oversized Walter Nichols Art Deco Chinese Rug in French Blue, Yellow, Navy, Red

About the Item

A magnificent and oversized example of an early 20th-century Walter Nichols Art Deco Chinese rug—truly one of the most beautiful and iconic rugs ever woven in China. In remarkably well-preserved, “like new” condition, this masterpiece has defied time with minimal wear, an extraordinary rarity for a rug over 100 years old. The central field features a serene and captivating pagoda design set against a rich blue background. Surrounding the central motif are delicately rendered butterflies and floral bouquets, evoking a sense of grace and harmony. Each corner of the field is adorned with vibrant imagery of birds, butterflies, and flowers, adding layers of narrative and visual interest. Framing this scene is a bold and luminous yellow border, beautifully decorated with repeating pagoda designs—tying the entire composition together in classic Art Deco fashion with a Chinese cultural flourish. This rug is a testament to the sophisticated design sensibility of the Walter Nichols studio and a rare opportunity to own a true treasure from China’s golden era of fine hand knotted rugs. Dimensions: 11’ 2” x 17’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: China Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes Condition: Excellent with a full pile The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1297 Walter Nichols Art Deco Chinese Rugs, Chinese Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols Rugs, Vintage Art Deco Rugs, Rugs Art Deco, Art Deco Nichols, Chinese Carpet Dragon, Nichols Deco Rugs, Chinese Art Deco Nichols, Nichols Art Deco Carpet, Chinese Floral Rugs, Chinese Peking Rugs, Peking Carpets, Antique Chinese Peking Carpets, Antique Peking Rug, Antique Peking Carpet, Chinese Rug Dragon, Peking Chinese, Chinese Pagoda Rug, Ivory Color Art Deco Chinese, Oversize Chinese Art Deco Rug, Large Peach Chinese Art Deco Nichols.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 134 in (340.36 cm)Length: 211 in (535.94 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1929
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU 12971stDibs: LU8224237186092

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