AN AUBUSSON CARPET

AN AUBUSSON CARPETThe ivory ground with cameo medallion bounded by festoons of Summer flowers, within a main sang-de-boeuf and walnut acanthus border with addorsed lotus head out slipApproximately 680cm x 400cmProvenance: Supplied by Robert Kime Condition Report: Wear commensurate with age.This is later backed with linen, therefore the back of the Aubusson has not been inspected.Originally a larger size, visible stitching centrally across the width. Other later stitching, repairs.Open seams along the construction lines of the design of the carpet.Sun fading including to one side length and elsewhere, the condition also affected by the effects of the sun.Marks and stains.Worn including with footfall.Some evidence of moth.Tears and lacking some sections.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to images. Condition Report Disclaimer