Sale 5327
London
|
23 May 2012
Price realised
GBP 13,750
Estimate
A EUROPEAN NEEDLEWORK CARPET CIRCA 1880 The ivory field comprising 88 needlework panels, each depicting a unique floral bouquet, separated by architectural rosettes, within a floral garland border surrounded by an outer stripe of meandering ribbon, localised wear and corrosion to the black wool, scattered repairs, some stains, backed with blue velvet 18ft.10in. x 14ft. (573cm. x 427cm.)
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