European / 12385

A small European wool runner with a red ground warmed by gold and neutral accents, articulated in simplified floral medallions and scattered palmettes. The framed floral border and open field read as quietly decorative, the pile holding a soft, handled texture with low wear and a pleasing, even colour wash. This antique rug carries a calm, artisanal gesture, where modest abrash and intact fringes attest to age and use. Circa 1900 - 1920. 86 x 160 cm. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time. Subtle tonal variation keeps the drawing legible and grounded.