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An important and antique carpet from Aubusson, France, Resto…
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An important and antique carpet from Aubusson, France, Resto…
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Estimate €2,000 - €4,000
Voluntary lot
Description
An important and antique carpet from Aubusson, France, Restoration period, circa 1815. Emerald-green field with branches (natural variation in the wool), featuring a mosaic design of star-shaped flowers in a honeycomb pattern framing a large circular central medallion with wreaths of stylised flowers and foliage in polychrome. Framed by a pattern of zigzag-shaped, crenellated stems in a cube motif inlaid with multicoloured floral buds. Anthracite border with old gold foliage, twisted mouldings inlaid with finely drawn leaves. Needlework. Tapestry technique using woollen threads on a cotton ground. Dimensions 464 x 362 cm (Oxidation and wear, restoration work)
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