Lot Essay
For an example of the design prototype for this carpet, please see Mayorcas, M. J., English Needlework Carpets, 16th-19th Centuries, Leigh-On-Sea, 1963, plate 12.
PROPERTY OF A MARYLAND COLLECTOR
AN ENGLISH NEEDLEWORK CARPET
Details
AN ENGLISH NEEDLEWORK CARPET
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Having a 17th century English needlework carpet design of a pale green field with muted polychrome lush flowering and fruiting vinery overall within a lemon yellow berried vine border, slightly dry foundation, several holes to field
Approximately 13ft. 9in. x 8ft. 4in. (419cm. x 254cm.)
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Having a 17th century English needlework carpet design of a pale green field with muted polychrome lush flowering and fruiting vinery overall within a lemon yellow berried vine border, slightly dry foundation, several holes to field
Approximately 13ft. 9in. x 8ft. 4in. (419cm. x 254cm.)