No Reserve - Palace-Size Antique Aubusson Carpet, France - 21 ft 9

Curated collection of antique, vintage and modern rugs No Reserve - Palace-Size Antique Aubusson Carpet, France Size: 21 ft 9 in x 19 ft 6 in (6.63 m x 5.94 m) Provenance: Inventory of the late Albert Karmely An exceptionally large Aubusson carpet conceived to organize and furnish a grand European interior. Its extraordinary width-nearly twenty feet-is as notable as its length and gives the carpet an imposing architectural presence. Aubusson carpets were tapestry-woven rather than knotted, allowing their makers to create graceful floral ornament, architectural borders and sophisticated tonal transitions. Comparable Aubusson production is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s European decorative-arts collection. Condition Request Condition Report Lot # 477 is in good condition. There are no visible wear or tear signs in the piece. All sides are original and secured. There is a backing sewn to the piece for extra protection. This piece needs cleaning. Please contact our rug experts at auction@nazmiyal.com or call us for any questions you may have at 212.545.8029. Please note that all lots are sold "AS IS. " Condition reports are given as a courtesy to our clients and shall not be deemed as a guarantee of the lot's condition, quality, and authenticity. The absence of a condition report does not imply the item is in perfect condition.

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