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Signed Paule Leleu Vintage Art Deco Rug in Brown with Florals - Rug Kilim

$68,000
$85,00020% Off
£51,865.67
£64,832.0920% Off
€59,062.47
€73,828.0820% Off
CA$95,560.74
CA$119,450.9320% Off
A$104,222.42
A$130,278.0220% Off
CHF 55,210.01
CHF 69,012.5120% Off
MX$1,249,478.78
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NOK 703,130.06
NOK 878,912.5820% Off
SEK 642,960.26
SEK 803,700.3320% Off
DKK 441,254.45
DKK 551,568.0620% Off

About the Item

This exquisite 1940s French creation, hand-knotted in plush wool pile by Paule Leleu circa 1942–1946, is an exciting centerpiece for Rug Kilim's Vintage Art Deco Collection. As chief rug designer for the influential Maison Leleu, Paule is celebrated for transitioning the Art Deco aesthetic toward a more structured, richly patterned style in the post-war era. On the Design: This rug is a striking testament to Paule Leleu’s mastery of structured ornamentation, offering a fascinating textural contrast to her more open floral pieces. As a rare and collectible piece, it stands as a unique document of her versatility within the Art Deco framework. The design centers on a highly sophisticated, all-over geometric lattice, composed of continuous diamond shapes rendered in vibrant crimson, rich navy blue, and luminous cream. The key artistic element is the rich infill: each diamond is meticulously patterned with miniature stylized floral and foliage motifs, a beautiful and complex blend of pattern density and modernist symmetry. This creates an effect of a detailed jewel box contained within the darker frame. The central pattern is dramatically encased by a wide border of lustrous, tonal chocolate brown and elegantly detailed by an undulating scrolling ribbon inner border, underscoring the contrast between the plush, monochromatic frame and the polychromatic geometry of the field. This deeply textured, layered design exemplifies Leleu's refined aesthetic, bridging the decorative exuberance of classic Art Deco with the structural elegance of the post-war period. Condition This mid-century Leleu Art Deco rug further enjoys an overall good condition for its age and origin: another element of its rare and collectible provenance for connoisseurs and designers alike.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 99 in (251.46 cm)Length: 148 in (375.92 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Island City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 357731stDibs: LU4551147822022

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