A Louis XVI Style 'Savonnerie' Carpet, France, Circa 1900
A Louis XVI Style 'Savonnerie' Carpet, France, Circa 1900
the ivory field with a large central framed roundel with a bay leaf wreath medallion enclosing caducei and cornucopia, cusped and lobed cartouche surround with pendant shaped panels enclosing winged orbs, eagle and acanthus scroll spandrels, narrow guilloche border
approximately 262 in. by 195 in.
666 cm by 495 cm
Condition Report:
The thick pile is near original throughout. Some small repairs throughout. Woven horizontally. Minor surface stains throughout commensurate with age and use. The fringe is missing and the ends secured with blanket stitching. Original salvage is mostly missing. Some minor surface fading in some areas. A re-woven fireplace area in the middles, approximately 63 inches by 17 inches. Dry foundation throughout. Overall in good appearance and ready to use.
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A Louis XVI Style 'Savonnerie' Carpet, France, Circa 1900
the ivory field with a large central framed roundel with a bay leaf wreath medallion enclosing caducei and cornucopia, cusped and lobed cartouche surround with pendant shaped panels enclosing winged orbs, eagle and acanthus scroll spandrels, narrow guilloche border
approximately 262 in. by 195 in.
666 cm by 495 cm
Condition Report:
The thick pile is near original throughout. Some small repairs throughout. Woven horizontally. Minor surface stains throughout commensurate with age and use. The fringe is missing and the ends secured with blanket stitching. Original salvage is mostly missing. Some minor surface fading in some areas. A re-woven fireplace area in the middles, approximately 63 inches by 17 inches. Dry foundation throughout. Overall in good appearance and ready to use.