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Lot 72

Chinese Art Deco Wool Rug, Tientsin

Estimate$400–$600

Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced

A vintage Chinese Art Deco wool rug from the Tientsin weaving tradition, with a muted rose field centered by a circular longevity-style medallion and framed by a golden border of stylized lotus blossoms, floral sprays and scrolling motifs. The open composition, rich wool pile and decorative palette are characteristic of Nichols and Fette-style Chinese rugs produced for the Western market, likely 1930s-1950s.

Size
48 x 72 in.
Provenance
Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
Condition
Age-related wear with fading, surface wear, scattered discoloration, minor staining and wear to the fringed ends. Please refer to photographs.

Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.