Lot Essay
Andre Sornay's native Lyon and its Rhône river are depicted in the offered lot, which was originally installed in an interior designed by Sornay.
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ANDRE SORNAY, CIRCA 1935
Details
A TUFTED WOOL RUG
ANDRE SORNAY, CIRCA 1935
approximately 115½ x 58 in. (293.4 x 147.3 cm.)
ANDRE SORNAY, CIRCA 1935
approximately 115½ x 58 in. (293.4 x 147.3 cm.)
Literature
Thierry Roche, André Sornay, 2002, p. 118.
Sale room notice
This carpet is handwoven and not tufted as stated in the catalogue. Overall in very good condition. Upper left corner with an area with pile lower than original pile, approx. 5 x 3 inches, but not to the foundation. A similar area in mid-left field approx. 1 x 2 inches. Minor reddish stain in lower mid-right field with pile slightly abraded. With original end finshes.