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Antique English Axminster Rug Doris Leslie Blau
$350,000
£264,559.49
€303,460.71
CA$487,914.40
A$531,134.60
CHF 281,926.47
MX$6,390,692.70
NOK 3,572,391.90
SEK 3,273,320.51
DKK 2,266,226.36
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Antique English Axminster Rug
Size: 17'7" × 30'8" (535 × 934 cm)
This magnificent antique Axminster rug from mid-19th century England exemplifies the refined elegance and superior craftsmanship of British textile production at its height. Woven circa 1850, the rug is a remarkable example of Axminster's distinguished heritage in carpet weaving, blending intricate botanical motifs with a majestic color palette.
The central field is a deep, rich sapphire blue adorned with a delicate, repetitive pattern of stylized floral bouquets in soft ochres, vivid reds, and muted greens. These blooms float upon a subtle tonal background of interlocking foliage, lending the design both structure and rhythm. Framing the field is a dramatically ornate border featuring an exuberant paisley motif rendered in glowing crimson, gold, and cerulean blue, balanced by a succession of finely detailed guard bands with geometric and floral ornamentation.
Perhaps most striking are the four oversized corner paisleys that anchor the composition. Their sweeping forms burst with intricate botanical fillings, harmonizing with the central pattern and radiating opulence. These elements, rooted in Indian and Persian textile traditions, were popularized in Britain during the height of the Empire and signify cross-cultural artistic dialogue.
Hand-knotted in high-quality wool, this Axminster rug displays the characteristic precision and density that made English carpets so prized in aristocratic and royal interiors. Its grand scale suggests it was commissioned for a significant interior, possibly a stately home or institutional setting.
This rare carpet rom the Doris Leslie Blau Collection is more than a floor covering; it is a cultural artifact, reflecting both the technical mastery of Axminster workshops and the aesthetic ideals of Victorian Britain. Its preservation and vivid coloration underscore its lasting beauty and value to collectors, connoisseurs, and historians alike.
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: 211 in (535.94 cm)Length: 368 in (934.72 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-19th Century
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: BB61271stDibs: LU822646692842
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