Ghiordes / 16459

This Ghiordes antique rug measures 3' 0" x 12' 8", presenting a long, lyrical field in deep red with cream and white floral ornament. Four spaced medallion-like bouquets drift along the length of the composition, while a restrained border of repeating blossoms and angular detail frames the edge with quiet precision. The surface shows medium distress, with softened colour and worn passages that lend the piece a matte, timeworn character. Circa 1880 - 1900, it carries the grounded elegance and graphic clarity that define the Ghiordes tradition. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.