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拍品專文
This carpet with its great presence of color and design is an extraordinary example from the peak of production and reputation at the Axminster carpet factory during the late 18th century. The bold central medallion, the rosettes enclosed in squares in the minor borders and the densely packed floral swags in the main border all reflect the more strong and masculine form of neoclassicism favored by George IV while Prince of Wales and Prince Regent.
A similar Axminster carpet with a comparable border and field design was sold at Christie's London, 6 July 2000, lot 163. Another carpet seemingly from the same cartoon was formerly at Devonshire House, London, in the Salon and reputedly now at Chatsworth (Jacobs, Betram, Axminster Carpets (handmade) 1755 - 1957, Leigh-on-Sea, 1970, pl. 3). The two carpets are identical except for the outer border of anthemion which is missing from the present carpet.
A similar Axminster carpet with a comparable border and field design was sold at Christie's London, 6 July 2000, lot 163. Another carpet seemingly from the same cartoon was formerly at Devonshire House, London, in the Salon and reputedly now at Chatsworth (Jacobs, Betram, Axminster Carpets (handmade) 1755 - 1957, Leigh-on-Sea, 1970, pl. 3). The two carpets are identical except for the outer border of anthemion which is missing from the present carpet.