Antique Oversize English Blue Axminster Rug, circa 1820, 16'8 x 31'

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, circa 1890 12'8 x 16'8. “Sultanabad” is one of those magical Oriental rug types, something to conjure with. There are real Sultanabad's, those moderat...

Antique French Aubusson rug, circa 1890. Aubusson carpets are pile less and tapestry woven from that town to the southwest of Paris, by a group of independent weavers working under Royal or State protection. The designs are strictly classical, neoclassical or Victorian. They are virtually never “oriental”. The pattern wefts are wool with silk and/or metal thread for details in the more finely woven examples. Sizes tend toward the squarish and pieces 30’ by 30’ are not unknown. The 18th-19th century French clients included the nobility and haute bourgeoisie. Aubusson carpets were also exported to England and are often to be found in country houses. Light colors are the most popular and dark toned pieces are very rare. Besides traditional Louis furniture...

Hand-knotted in wool and originating from England circa 1910-1920, this 13×20 antique Axminster rug is a rare masterpiece drawing on Voysey-era design aesthetics—an extremely collect...

English Axminster rug, 1765 England, circa 1765 The ivory field with a tracery design of blue stylized leaves decorated with numerous floral sprays centered by a naturalistic flowe...