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Fine Antique English Needlepoint Rug

$5,316.54
£3,985.07
€4,500
CA$7,304.02
A$8,154.25
CHF 4,272.70
MX$99,816.01
NOK 54,263.38
SEK 51,163.48
DKK 34,255.64

About the Item

A refined English needlework distinguished by the horizontal arrangement of a centralised motif, this being composed of a delicately rendered floral bouquet in a basket on an ivory open field, framed by rose garland border.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Length: 105.12 in (267 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 005741stDibs: 1309239549231

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