AN AUBUSSON CARPET

AN AUBUSSON CARPET
circa 1900
The grey field overlaid by four large shaped cusped ivory panels containing scrolling arabesques and floral motifs divided by shell roundels around a large cusped powder-pink medallion with interlaced rose stems around a central rosette, the shaped grey border with tan strap work supporting shaped panels and issuing sage-green acanthus and flowering vine, a large motif in each corner between moulded scrolling wave and floral lozenge stripes, one corner cut and missing, a couple of small splits, otherwise good condition
22ft.5in. x 20ft.10in. (682cm. x 634cm.)