European / 10356

A richly coloured European wool rug defined by a deep red field and gilt scrollwork that reads like carved plaster. The composition centers on a balanced foliate cartouche with complementary floral roundels and a wide gold border that frames the field. Handwoven texture remains tactile underfoot and surface wear is modest, preserving the pattern’s clarity. This antique rug measures 8' 1" x 9' 6" and shows restrained abrash where light has softened the reds to a warmer tone. Circa 1900 - 1915, the piece carries an assured sense of continental atelier craft and enduring materiality.