Dragon Rugs: Tuduc Dragon Carpet

A TADOUK (Tuduc) RUG, with a design of a classic Kuba, the indigo field with a central composite serrated medallion containing stylized birds and animals and flowerheads, surrounded by four similar medallions containing stylized trees, linked by a serrated ivory frame, in an ivory palmette, forked lily and leafy vine border 8ft. 4in. x 4ft. 8in. (253cm. x 142cm.)

I looked up Tuduc in Peter Stone's Oriental Rug Lexicon. With the author's permission I quote:

Tuduc, Theodor (1888-1983). A Romanian rug restorer and weaver of rug reproductions. Tuduc was born in Cluj, Transylvania and died in Bucharest. Much of his weaving was done in his workshop in Brasov between 1919 and 1945. His exact rug reproductions and creations were aged artificially and sold through intermediaries as authentic. Many of his reproductions were acquired and displayed by prominent museums.

Tuduc's reproductions include white-ground Chintamani carpets, Transylvanian (Siebenburgen) carpets, a Lotto carpet, Spanish armorial carpets and a rug bearing the arms of Queen Elizabeth I of England. The name "Tuduc" has become synonymous with historical rug forgeries.

Lot 115

Christie's Fine Eastern Textiles Rugs and Carpets

April 22, 1982, London U.K.

ca82e115

*Graphic Image Courtesy of Christie's

Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. As such the attributions are my own and may be different that the catalogue attribution. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated.

For Further Reading:

Guide to Rugs & Books

La Miniature En Orient

Southwest Asia Time Line

Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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