Lot 137
  • 137

An Aubusson carpet, France

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool
  • approximately 34 ft. 7 in. by 18 ft. 3 in. (10.54 by 5.56 m)
late 19th century

Condition

With some scattered small slits and tears at color changes. Some restitching. Scattered spot stains and light surface dirt. Further staining in folded under surround. Open surround folded under and sewn on all 4 sides, approx. 1' in width. Sound fabric, good overall condition.
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Catalogue Note

Please see pages 152-153 and 198-199 for additional illustrations of this lot.