A RARE AND IMPORTANT SAVONNERIE-STYLE CARPET

Wool velvet on a cotton backing. A pale pink field decorated with garlands of finely drawn floral and foliage motifs, adorned with two intertwined pale celadon-green medallions inlaid witha crenellated medallion in antique gold, featuring twisted polychrome floral buds in the shape of a mirror, and a frame inlaid with a ruby wreath and a multicoloured floral bouquet. Four spandrels decorated with polychrome garlands of flowers and foliage echoing the central medallion. A beautiful border creating a remarkable balance with panels of multicoloured floral bouquets and stylised scroll motifs. France, late 19th century. Dimensions: 500 x 415 cm (The carpet has been cleaned. Restored. In good overall condition) Expert: Frank Kassapian

Estimate:£4,179.75

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