An Art Deco Aubusson carpet, France,

Scattered reweaves of various sizes. Most reweaves appear to be in peonies, in bottom left corner, around center, and upper right corner. Further smaller scattered reweaves. Some slight abrash to dark brown field. Some visible stitching at color changes and at rewoven areas. Slits at color changes, not serious. Ends folded under and sewn. Cloth tape sewn on reverse at all four sides, now coming loose. Some minor surface abrasions, most visible in dark brown field. Good overall condition, sound fabric, very attractive overscale design, will enhance with cleaning.
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For a carpet with this unusual field design see Sotheby's New York, December 8, 1990, lot 275.