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$56,000
£42,712.91
€48,639.68
CA$78,697.08
A$85,830.23
CHF 45,467.06
MX$1,028,982.53
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1880's Bessarabian Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 10'0" × 10'10" (304 × 330 cm)
This exquisite 19th-century Bessarabian rug captures the romantic charm and artistic refinement of Eastern European textile craftsmanship. Woven around the 1880s, the piece is a testament to the rich weaving tradition of the Bessarabian region, historically nestled between the borders of Romania and Moldova.
The rug features a strikingly elegant floral lattice design, characterized by a repeating pattern of softly contoured cartouches—each housing lush, painterly bouquets of roses and garden blooms. These vivid blossoms, in shades of raspberry, blush, coral, and soft gold, rest against a warm, creamy taupe ground, lending the piece a subtle yet sophisticated visual harmony.
Encircling the field is an architectural border composed of stylized Greek key motifs in warm walnut and cream, punctuated by floral rosettes and framed by a vivid pink-and-green acanthus leaf scroll—adding rhythm and contrast to the overall composition.
Handwoven in wool using tapestry weaving techniques, this flat-weave rug exemplifies the genre’s hallmark blend of neoclassical Western influences and regional folk aesthetics. The refined color palette and romantic florals make it a versatile decorative piece, perfect for interiors ranging from traditional to eclectic.
Both collectible and decorative, this Bessarabian rug is a beautiful relic of textile artistry—equally suitable for the floor or as a dramatic wall tapestry.
A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.
- Dimensions:Width: 120 in (304.8 cm)Length: 120 in (304.8 cm)
- Style:Bessarabian (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: BB88561stDibs: LU822645168612
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