Sale 6639
London
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14 November 2002
Price realised
GBP 11,352
Estimate
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.)
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