A RARE AND IMPORTANT SAVONNERIE-STYLE CARPET
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
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
